_______ and _______ Are Ways of Increasing the Probability That

question 66

Multiple Choice

_______ and _______ are ways of increasing the probability that a behavior will occur in the future.

• A) Negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement
• B) Omission; negative reinforcement
• C) Escape; punishment
• D) Punishment; avoidance

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Definitions:

Policymaker

An individual or group responsible for making decisions and policies that affect a country's economy, society, or institution.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved due to market inefficiencies or interventions.

Tax Per Unit

A tax that is levied on a product based on the amount of the product sold, not on its value.

Consumer Surplus

The incongruity between what consumers are willing to expend on a good or service and what they truly expend.