The MPC Can Be Defined as That Fraction of a

question 55

Multiple Choice

The MPC can be defined as that fraction of a

• A)change in income that is not spent.
• B)change in income that is spent.
• C)given total income that is not consumed.
• D)given total income that is consumed.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given after a predetermined time period has passed following a response.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of correct responses, often leading to high rates of response.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, in operant conditioning.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.