Based on What We Know About Motivation, Which Rat Will

question 33

Multiple Choice

Based on what we know about motivation, which rat will be most likely to overeat?

• A) A hungry rat that can press a lever for food
• B) A hungry rat that receives food when signaled by a tone
• C) A hungry rat that can press a lever for food in an environment where a tone sometimes occurs that also signals imminent availability of food
• D) A hungry rat on a partial-reinforcement schedule

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period of time in economics during which at least one input is fixed, limiting the ability of the economy or firm to adjust.

TC

stands for Total Cost, which encompasses all costs incurred in the production of goods or services.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, meaning no net loss or gain is incurred by the business.

Market Price

The amount of money required to purchase something or the cost at which something can be bought or sold in a free market.