The Matching Law of Choice Behavior States That, Given Two

question 66

Multiple Choice

The matching law of choice behavior states that, given two responses that are reinforced on different VI schedules, an organism will:

• A) give only the response that provides the better rate of reinforcement.
• B)respond in order to approximately match the relative rate of reinforcement for each response.
• C)
• Give both responses at roughly equal rates.
• D)
• Become confused and stop responding altogether.

Calculate and interpret the price of goods based on budget constraints and consumer preferences.

Analyze the effects of changes in prices and income on a consumer's budget constraint.

Understand and calculate the optimum choice of goods for a consumer given their preferences and prices.

Interpret the slope of a consumer's budget constraint and its economic significance.

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