Agnes Can Produce Either 1 Unit of X or 1

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Multiple Choice

Agnes can produce either 1 unit of X or 1 unit of Y in an hour, while Brenda can produce either 2 units of X or 4 units of Y in an hour. There can be gains from exchange

• A) only if Brenda becomes faster at producing X or Y.
• B) only if Agnes becomes faster at producing X.
• C) if Agnes specializes in the production of X and Brenda specializes in the production of Y.
• D) if Agnes specializes in the production of Y and Brenda specializes in the production of X.

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Definitions:

Conscious Free Will

The concept that individuals have the ability to make choices and decisions consciously and voluntarily.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled or influenced by its consequences, including rewards and punishments.