A Negative Reinforcer Is a Stimulus That Is ________ and Thus

question 52

Multiple Choice

A negative reinforcer is a stimulus that is ________ and thus ________ the probability of a response.

• A)removed; increases
• B)presented; decreases
• C)removed; decreases
• D)presented; increases

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Definitions:

Decreasing Average Total Costs

A situation in which the average total cost of production decreases as the output increases, indicative of economies of scale.

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where a single supplier is most efficient in producing the good due to the high fixed or start-up costs associated with the industry.

Entire Range

The complete spectrum or scope of something, from one end to the other, without any exclusions.

Public Interest Theory

A theory suggesting that government regulation is driven by the need to protect the public from market failures and ensure the well-being of society.