Operant Conditioning Is a Sort of Mini-Evolution of an Organism's

question 61

Multiple Choice

Operant conditioning is a sort of mini-evolution of an organism's behaviors in the sense that _____ responses become more frequent while _____ responses become less frequent

• A) nonadaptive; adaptive
• B) adaptive; nonadaptive
• C) reflexive; operant
• D) operant; reflexive

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Tax Revenue

The income gained by governments through taxation, used to fund public services and government obligations.

Excise Taxes

Taxes levied on the sale of specific goods and services, often included in the price of products like gasoline, alcohol, and tobacco.

Cigarettes

Small cylinders of finely cut tobacco leaves rolled in thin paper for smoking.