Operant Conditioning Occurs Through the Mechanisms of Reinforcement and Punishment

question 76

Multiple Choice

Operant conditioning occurs through the mechanisms of reinforcement and punishment. What is a major difference between reinforcement and punishment?

• A) Reinforcement involves increasing a behaviour, while punishment involves decreasing a behaviour.
• B) Reinforcement involves decreasing a behaviour, while punishment involves increasing a behaviour.
• C) Reinforcement involves stabilizing a behaviour, while punishment involves decreasing a behaviour.
• D) There is no major difference between reinforcement and punishment.

Interpret mean-standard deviation graphs and their significance in portfolio selection and investor preference.

Analyze and calculate optimal investment choices based on specific utility functions.

Compare and contrast investments using the mean-variance criterion.

Understand the concept of indifference curves and how they reflect risk tolerance in investment decisions.

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