Figure 2-10 -Refer to Figure 2-10. If the Economy Is Currently Producing

question 131

Multiple Choice

Figure 2-10
-Refer to Figure 2-10. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

• A) 26 thousand forks
• B) 20 thousand forks
• C) 60 thousand spoons
• D) 0 spoons

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in which a desired behavior is rewarded every time it occurs.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification programs.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which rewards or punishments are given only some of the time a behavior occurs, leading to stronger response patterns.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer presented.