Research into Signal Relations, Response-Outcome Relations, and Observational Learning All

question 139

Multiple Choice

Research into signal relations, response-outcome relations, and observational learning all emphasize the

• A)importance of evolutionary adaptations in learning.
• B)limitations of using basic conditioning procedures in everyday situations.
• C)distinction between acquisition of behavior and the performance of behavior.
• D)role of cognitive processes in learning.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where due to high fixed costs or unique resources, a single company can supply a product or service at a lower cost than any potential competitor, thus dominating the market.

Unit Costs

The price a business incurs for the production, storage, and distribution of a single unit of a certain product or service.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest amount of production a company can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale regarding costs per unit of output.

Diseconomies of Scale

The condition when a company grows so large that the costs per unit increase, causing a decrease in efficiency.