Removing an Aversive Stimulus to Increase the Frequency of a Behaviour

question 66

Multiple Choice

Removing an aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of a behaviour exemplifies

• A) negative reinforcement.
• B) positive reinforcement.
• C) presentation punishment.
• D) removal punishment.

Identify business practices that potentially violate antitrust laws, including predatory pricing, tying, and other practices.

Comprehend the impact of market structures, particularly oligopoly, on competition and pricing strategies.

Understand the effect of the number of firms in an oligopoly on market outputs and prices.

Describe the purpose and effects of antitrust laws on market competition and consumer welfare.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Effectiveness

The sustained ability of a process, strategy, or action to achieve desired results over an extended period.

Forgetting Parapraxes

Mistakes or slips of the tongue, often referred to as Freudian slips, that are believed to reveal subconscious thoughts or desires.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where undesirable thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed out of conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy used unconsciously to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.