Figure 16-3 -Refer to Figure 16-3.Which of the Graphs Shown Would Be

question 187

Multiple Choice

Figure 16-3

-Refer to Figure 16-3.Which of the graphs shown would be consistent with a firm in a monopolistically competitive market that is earning a positive profit

• A)panel (a)
• B)panel (b)
• C)panel (c)
• D)panel (d)

---

Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcer

An aversive event that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.