Figure 2A -In Figure 2A, the Utility Function for Some Individual Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Figure 2A

-In Figure 2A, the utility function for some individual is U(x₁,x₂) =x₁x₂. An indifference curve for this individual is depicted in:

• A)Figure 2A (a).
• B)Figure 2A (b).
• C)Figure 2A (c).
• D)Figure 2A (d).

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money being valued for its ability to purchase food or other basic needs.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that was initially conditioned.