The Tendency to Meliorate Means That for Someone Who Is

question 86

Multiple Choice

The tendency to meliorate means that for someone who is addicted to playing video games, doing so instead of finishing homework

• A) will probably maximize overall reinforcement.
• B) might result in a reduction in overall reinforcement.
• C) might have no effect on overall reinforcement.
• D) will eliminate any tendency to display matching.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The forfeiture of possible benefits from other options when selecting a specific choice.

Financial Investment

The purchase of a financial asset (such as a stock, bond, or mutual fund) or real asset (such as a house, land, or factories) or the building of such assets in the expectation of financial gain.

Certificate of Deposit

A savings certificate with a fixed maturity date and specified fixed interest rate, often issued by banks.

Opportunity Costs

The value of the best alternative that must be foregone as a result of choosing a particular option.