Which of the Following Scenarios Best Illustrates Tolman's Views on Purposive

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates Tolman's views on purposive behavior?

• A)Peter gets good grades in Spanish because he speaks Spanish at home.
• B)Jessica fails high school algebra because she does not understand the relationships between characters.
• C)Mike works hard all through the week because he expects to get paid on Friday.
• D)Jo reads a book because it has been recommended by others.

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Definitions:

Increasing Cost Industry

An industry where production costs increase as output expands, typically due to factors like resource depletion or increased expenses for inputs.

Long Run

The long run is a period in economic theory during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to adjust all inputs to attain desired output levels.

Per-unit Costs

The cost incurred for producing a single unit of product, often calculated to analyze efficiency or profitability.

Increasing Cost Industry

An industry where production costs rise as output increases due to factors such as limited resources or higher wages.