Which Statement Is an Example of Social Learning

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of social learning?

• A) A chimpanzee copies the hand motions made by its trainer.
• B) A cat learns through trial and error to escape from a puzzle box.
• C) A rat learns the correct route through a maze by being rewarded with food on reaching the end.
• D) A dog learns to salivate in response to a bell after the bell is repeatedly followed by food.

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on factors other than price.

Positive Economic Profits

Earnings that exceed the total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, signalling strong market performance.

Monopolistically Competitive

Monopolistically competitive refers to a market structure where many firms sell similar but not identical products, with each firm having some degree of market power.

Short Run

A time period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, focusing on immediate effects.