Michael's Parents Want Him to Learn to Play Tennis

question 231

Multiple Choice

Michael's parents want him to learn to play tennis. Michael has no particular interest in the game. From an operant conditioning perspective, Michael may learn the game if his parents are insistent, but __________

• A) it will take him longer to learn the game than it would if he were interested.
• B) he will not become proficient at the game.
• C) he will also learn to resent his parents.
• D) he will not enjoy playing tennis with others.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

A graph representing combinations of goods among which a consumer is indifferent, showing preference levels.

Bundle

A collection of items or services offered together as a single package.

Satisfaction

The fulfillment or gratification of a desire, need, or appetite; a measure of utilities or happiness obtained from consuming goods or services.

Marginal Rate

The rate at which something changes as the amount of that something increases or decreases, often used in the context of tax, referring to the rate applied to the last dollar earned.