Positive Reinforcement Is Best Defined As

question 37

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement is best defined as:

• A) rewarding desired behaviors by removing something undesirable (e.g., relaxing curfew).
• B) reducing undesirable behavior by adding something undesirable (e.g., assigning extra chores).
• C) reducing undesirable behavior by removing something desirable (e.g., grounding).
• D) rewarding desired behaviors by adding something desirable (e.g., a treat).

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Definitions:

Production Costs

The total expenses incurred in the process of creating and manufacturing a product.

Substitution Effect

The economic principle that as the price of a good increases, consumers will replace it with cheaper alternatives, whereas if the price decreases, the good will become more preferable.

Output Effect

The effect that changes in the price level have on production due to the incentive for producers to increase supply when the price is higher.

Profit-maximizing

The method a company uses to identify the pricing and production volume that maximizes profit.