Shaping and Modifying Behavior Is the Essence of Psychology's Goal

question 24

Multiple Choice

Shaping and modifying behavior is the essence of psychology's goal of:.

• A) control.
• B) prediction.
• C) explanation.
• D) description.

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Definitions:

Total Benefit

The entire value or advantage received from consuming a good or service.

Marginal Benefit

The increased happiness or advantage someone gets from using another unit of a certain good or service.

Marginal Benefit

The additional satisfaction or utility gained from consuming or producing one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a product or service, which varies depending on the level of production.