What Is David Ricardo's Contribution

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is David Ricardo's contribution?

• A) He wrote books opposing the ideas of Adam Smith.
• B) He was the founder of modern economics.
• C) He argued in favour of Britain following a free-trade policy.
• D) He wrote An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.

Understand the distinction between operant and classical conditioning.

Recognize the impact of cognitive factors on learning, including insight, latent learning, and learned helplessness.

Appreciate the breadth of learning capabilities across different species.

Identify the roles of primary and secondary reinforcers in operant conditioning.

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