The Tendency to Engage in Behaviors That We Observe Others

question 128

Multiple Choice

The tendency to engage in behaviors that we observe others being rewarded for performing best illustrates the influence of

• A) prosocial behavior.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) intrinsic motivation.
• D) vicarious reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Commodity

A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type; commodities are often used as inputs in the production of other goods or services.

Income

Earnings garnered from employment or investing, often received periodically.

Budget Constraint

A line representing the combination of goods and services that a consumer can purchase with a given income.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how consumers derive satisfaction or utility from consuming goods and services.