The Passive Resignation to Aversive Conditions Learned by Repeated Exposure

question 97

Multiple Choice

The passive resignation to aversive conditions learned by repeated exposure to inescapable aversive events is called

• A) learned helplessness.
• B) the partial-reinforcement effect.
• C) avoidance learning.
• D) the magnitude of punishment effect.

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Definitions:

Rule Of Reason

The rule stated and applied in the U.S. Steel case that only combinations and contracts unreasonably restraining trade are subject to actions under the antitrust laws and that size and possession of monopoly power are not by themselves illegal. Compare with per se violation.

Antitrust Applications

Legal measures and actions taken to prevent or reduce anti-competitive practices, ensuring fair competition in the market.

Monopoly Power

Monopoly power refers to the ability of a monopoly (a single supplier of a product or service) to dictate terms and prices to its favor because no competition exists.

Unfair Advertising

Marketing practices that mislead or deceive the consumers, creating a false impression of the product or service.