Every Time Charlie Eats Asparagus, She Ends Up Feeling Sick

question 147

Multiple Choice

Every time Charlie eats asparagus, she ends up feeling sick. After this happened a few times, Charlie starts to feel ill even when she sees asparagus or people talk about it, and she avoids eating or being around it. Which of the following reflects the specific type of conditioning Charlie has experienced?

• A) Operant conditioning
• B) Avoidance conditioning
• C) Conditioned taste aversion
• D) Instrumental conditioning

Recognize the role of resources in economic activities and their categorization.

Identify the purpose and scope of economics in analyzing social problems and resource allocation.

Understand the significance of capital in economics and differentiate between types of goods.

Recognize that wants can be satisfied temporarily, but new desires emerge, reflecting the ongoing nature of scarcity.

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Definitions:

Expected Values

The predicted value of a variable, calculated as the sum of all possible values each multiplied by the probability of its occurrence.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values.

Mean

Mean is the arithmetic average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of these numbers by the count of numbers in the set.

Fixed Costs

Business expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.