Roger Is Working on a Project at Home

question 22

Multiple Choice

Roger is working on a project at home. However, his 4-year-old son seems to pester him the most when he is trying to solve a problem. Roger tries to ignore him, but usually gives in and stops what he is doing to pay attention to his son. Roger is actually

• A) punishing his son by making him wait for attention.
• B) increasing his son's behavior with partial reinforcement.
• C) being a very attentive parent.
• D) damaging his son's self-esteem.
• E) having very little influence on his son's behavior.

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Definitions:

Public Choice Theory

A framework that analyzes how public decisions are made, focusing on the behavior and interests of voters, politicians, and bureaucrats.

Excess Burden

The cost to society created by market inefficiency, which occurs when supply and demand are out of equilibrium, often due to taxes or monopolies.

Social Cost

The total cost to society as a result of an action or activity, including both private costs incurred by individuals and external costs affecting others.

Monopoly Profit-maximizing

The process by which a monopoly sets its output and price levels to achieve the highest possible profit, given its unique position as the sole seller of a product or service.