Mike and Sandy Are Two Woodworkers Who Both Make Tables

question 108

Multiple Choice

Mike and Sandy are two woodworkers who both make tables and chairs.In one month,Mike can make 4 tables or 20 chairs,where Sandy can make 6 tables or 18 chairs.What is the opportunity cost of 1 chair?

• A)1/5 table for Mike and 1/3 table for Sandy
• B)5 tables for Mike and 3 tables for Sandy
• C)1/3 table for Mike and 1/5 table for Sandy
• D)3 tables for Mike and 5 tables for Sandy

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A form of learning in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is displayed, leading to a higher likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Shaking A Rattle

An activity often used in developmental psychology studies to understand sensorimotor skills in infants.

Reinforcer

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the repetition of the behavior that precedes it.

Intermittently Reinforced

A conditioning schedule where only some of the responses made are followed by reinforcement, known to produce behavior that is more resistant to extinction than continuous reinforcement.