How Does One Know That Something Is Acting as a Reinforcer

question 87

Multiple Choice

How does one know that something is acting as a reinforcer?

• A) The behavior abruptly stops
• B) The behavior decreases
• C) The behavior increases
• D) The behavior doesn't change

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Definitions:

Operational Efficiency

The ability of an organization to minimize input costs while maximizing the level of output or production.

Overproduction

occurs when production exceeds the demand for a product, often leading to surplus and potential waste.

External Costs

Costs that are not borne by the producers or consumers directly involved in a transaction but are imposed on other parties or the environment.

True Cost

Encompasses all the economic, environmental, and social costs associated with the production and consumption of a good or service.