Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Part of the Induced

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a part of the induced costs of regulation?

• A) the effect on innovation
• B) the effect on investments in plant and equipment
• C) the effect on small business
• D) the effect on consumers

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, promoting a high and stable response rate.

Variable-Ratio Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, typically used to encourage repetitive behavior.

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of responses following the passage of each interval.

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.