Which of the Following Represents the Thinking Behind Supercenters

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the thinking behind supercenters?

• A) They offer a nearly complete selection of merchandise within a single category and use self-service,discount prices,high volume,and high turnover to their advantage.
• B) They sell overruns,irregular merchandise,and/or overstocks purchased from manufacturers at or below cost.
• C) They sell items from a full-line discount stock to customers who are drawn in primarily by the food on sale.
• D) They specialize in a single line of merchandise and become the dominant retailer in its category.

Differentiate between continuous, fixed ratio, fixed interval, and variable schedules of reinforcement.

Recognize the effects of different reinforcement schedules on behavior.

Identify the role of positive reinforcement and its effectiveness over punishment.

Understand the principles of social learning theory, including vicarious learning and self-efficacy.

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