Suppose the Development of New Drought-Resistant Hybrid Seed Corn Leads

question 121

Multiple Choice

Suppose the development of new drought-resistant hybrid seed corn leads to a 50-percent increase in the average yield per acre without increasing the cost to the farmers who use the new technology. If the conditions in the corn production industry are approximated by the price-taker model, which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) The price of corn will increase.
• B) The price of soybeans (a substitute for corn) will increase.
• C) The profits of corn farmers who quickly adopt the new technology will increase.
• D) The profits of corn farmers who do not adopt the new technology will increase.

Distinguish between different models of learning and their relevance to personality development, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social-cognitive theory.

Grasp the internal and external factors that influence behavior according to Bandura's social-cognitive theory.

Recognize the role of self-efficacy in behavior change and personal development.

Identify behavior therapy techniques and their theoretical foundations, including systematic desensitization and aversion therapy.

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