Assume the Following Facts About a Firm That Sells Just

question 128

Multiple Choice

Assume the following facts about a firm that sells just one product: What is the firm's annual breakeven volume in units?

• A)417 units
• B)1,250 units
• C)5,000 units
• D)1,667 units

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior by being applied as a consequence of that behavior.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the presence of which a particular response will be reinforced or punished, leading to an increase or decrease in the occurrence of that response.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant or aversive stimulus that, when removed or avoided after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.