Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement

• A) paying a child $1 for each "A" received on her report card 
• B) stopping nagging a child when he finally cleans his room 
• C) giving a child a sweet dessert as a reward for finishing his dinner 
• D) cutting a child's TV time by 30 minutes each time she is rude

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Definitions:

Economically Inefficient

A situation where resources are not used in the most productive way, leading to wasted potential output or outcomes.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a business achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Marginal Revenue

Marginal Revenue is the increase in income generated from the sale of one additional unit of a product or service, crucial for determining the optimal level of output for a firm.

Marginal Cost

The rise in costs related to the production of one more unit of a good or service.