When a Production Possibilities Frontier Is Linear, What Does It

question 218

Multiple Choice

When a production possibilities frontier is linear, what does it show?

• A) a truer picture of real life than a bowed-out production possibilities frontier
• B) that resources are perfectly adaptable from the production of one good to another
• C) an example of increasing opportunity cost
• D) an example of decreasing opportunity cost

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the likelihood of a particular behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Strategy

A method used to strengthen desired behavior by rewarding positive outcomes or penalizing negative ones to encourage a specific behavior.

Punishment

A consequence applied to decrease or eliminate an unwanted behavior.

Extinction Strategies

Refers to techniques in behavior management that involve eliminating reinforcement for undesired behaviors, leading to their reduction or elimination over time.