Producer Surplus

question 244

Multiple Choice

Producer surplus

• A) increases if market price rises and the supply curve does not shift.
• B) decreases if market price rises and the supply curve does not shift.
• C) is equal to the maximum price consumers are willing to pay.
• D) is the same as the marginal cost.
• E) always must equal consumer surplus.

Understand the concepts of positive reinforcers and their effect on behavior strengthening.

Understand the principles of negative and positive reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

Distinguish between different types of reinforcers (primary, secondary, conditioned).

Identify the fundamentals of punishment and its effectiveness on behavior modification.

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