Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Quota

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a quota?

• A)a subsidy from the U.S.government to domestic manufacturers of residential air conditioners to enable them to compete more effectively with foreign producers
• B)a limit on the quantity of residential air conditioners that can be imported from a foreign country
• C)a $150 fee imposed on all imported residential air conditioners
• D)a tax placed on all residential air conditioners sold in the domestic market to help offset the impact of emissions on the environment

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Definitions:

Escape Responding

A behavior modification strategy where the subject learns to avoid or escape an unpleasant stimulus.

Classical Conditioning

A process whereby education happens through the pairing of a naturally occurring stimulus with one that is environmental.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis in which a desirable stimulus is presented after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Fixed-Interval

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.