The Creation of a Successful Movie Illustrates Choices Made in Self-Interest

question 122

Multiple Choice

The creation of a successful movie illustrates choices made in self-interest that also achieve the social interest if

• A)the movie has a higher attendance than any other movie produced that year.
• B)the movie is produced at the lowest possible cost, and the movie gives the greatest possible benefit.
• C)the movie addresses a social issue.
• D)the movie is an Academy award winner because an Academy award winning movie is most popular with the movie-going public.
• E)the movie is produced in a country where workers typically earn less than workers in North America.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable event following a response increases the likelihood of that response being repeated in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desirable behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of the behavior's occurrence.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense, or the action of disciplining someone to correct or deter undesirable behavior.

Temporary Effect

A short-term result or consequence that fades over time without long-lasting implications.