The Removal of an Expected Reinforcement That Results in a Decrease

question 41

Multiple Choice

The removal of an expected reinforcement that results in a decrease in the frequency of a behavior is known as ______.

• A) extinction
• B) behavioral adaptation
• C) flooding
• D) assertiveness training

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Definitions:

Endowed

Provided with a large amount of a particular resource or quality.

Contract Curve

In economics, it represents the set of optimal points of exchange between two parties, where no further mutual benefit can be achieved through trade.

Edgeworth Box

A graphical representation of the trading possibilities and equilibrium between two individuals with fixed amounts of two goods.

Utility Function

A mathematical model in economics that represents consumer preferences over a set of goods and services, by assigning a utility value for each possible bundle of goods.