When a Demand Curve Is a Downward Sloping Straight Line

question 279

Multiple Choice

When a demand curve is a downward sloping straight line, the slope of the demand curve is ________ the marginal revenue curve.

• A) always equal to the slope of
• B) the same as the slope of
• C) half as steep as
• D) twice as steep as

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited, leading to a faster acquisition of the behavior.

Immediate Reinforcement

The prompt delivery of a reward or punishment following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior's recurrence.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of lessened response or no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior therapy and training.