Which of the Following Occurs When an Unwanted Outcome Follows

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when an unwanted outcome follows an unwanted behaviour?

• A)Heuristics
• B)Negative reinforcement
• C)Punishment
• D)Extinction
• E)Positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Economic Laws

Principles that govern economic activities and behaviors, asserting predictable outcomes from specific actions under certain conditions, such as supply and demand.

Average Fixed Cost

The total fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, demonstrating how fixed costs per unit change with production volume.

Economic Profit

The distinction in financial terms between total income and the entirety of costs, both direct and hidden.

Identical Firms

Companies that offer the same products or services and operate in the same market with similar strategies and resources.