The Principle of Positive Reinforcement States That

question 89

Multiple Choice

The principle of positive reinforcement states that:

• A)if, in a given situation, an individual is given a choice of two or more items, the item chosen will be the positive reinforcer
• B)if, in a given situation, somebody does something that is immediately followed by a positive reinforcer, then that person is more likely to do the same thing again
• C)if, in a given situation, an individual is positively reinforced, then that individual will select that situation in future opportunities
• D)a reinforcer can be used to strengthen behavior

---

Definitions:

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices for the same product or service to different customers, based on what the seller believes the customers will pay.

Antitrust Regulations

Laws designed to enhance competition in the market by preventing monopolistic practices and promoting fair and free competition.

Nondiscriminating Monopolist

A monopolist who charges all consumers the same price for its product, without any price discrimination.

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the opportunity costs of all resources utilized by a firm, representing superior returns over the next best alternative.