Sam Gives His Cat a Good Bit of Affection When

question 119

Multiple Choice

Sam gives his cat a good bit of affection when it jumps up on his desk. Even if Sam is busy working at his desk and there are papers covering the desktop, Sam's cat continues to jump up on the desk to get petted. The cat's behavior is MOST likely due to the learning process of:

• A) vicarious conditioning.
• B) classical conditioning.
• C) reinforcement.
• D) punishment.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable.

Market

A venue or mechanism where buyers and sellers come together to exchange goods, services, or information.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, determined by factors such as demand, supply, and production costs.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing and able to supply a good for and the amount they actually receive (selling price).