Assume That Thomas Can Afford to Buy as Many Candy

question 128

Multiple Choice

Assume that Thomas can afford to buy as many candy bars and ice cream cones as he wants.He would continue to consume both candy bars and ice cream until the

• A) marginal utility of each decreases.
• B) marginal utility of each becomes negative.
• C) total utility of each becomes negative.
• D) marginal utility of candy bars and ice cream bars is equal.
• E) total utility of candy bars and ice cream bars is equal.

Acknowledge the importance of cognitive skills in leadership, especially in decision-making processes.

Understand the principles and applications of reinforcement theory, including its elements (positive reinforcement, punishment, negative reinforcement, extinction).

Identify and describe the schedules of intermittent reinforcement (fixed interval, variable interval, fixed ratio, variable ratio) and their effects on behavior.

Explain the concept of operant conditioning and how behavior is influenced by its consequences.

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