A Shortcoming of Continuous Reinforcement Is That It Produces Learning

question 126

Multiple Choice

A shortcoming of continuous reinforcement is that it produces learning that is

• A) difficult to eliminate.
• B) impossible to generalize to new situations.
• C) can rapidly become extinct.
• D) not measurable by observers.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The gap between a company's overall earnings and all its expenses, comprising both direct and indirect costs.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single firm controls the entire supply of a product or service, with no close substitutes.

Barriers to Entry

Obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market, such as high startup costs or complex regulations.

Natural Monopoly

A situation in the market where due to high initial costs and substantial economies of scale, a single firm can supply a product or service at a lower cost than any potential competitor, leading to a market dominated by one supplier.