When Reinforcement for a Behavior Is Removed, the Consequence Will

question 77

Multiple Choice

When reinforcement for a behavior is removed, the consequence will be ​

• A)an immediate weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• B)a brief increase in the frequency with which the behavior is performed, followed by the weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• C)the emergence of superstitious behavior designed to reinstitute the reinforcement.
• D)unpredictable unless more information about the nature of the behavior is provided.

Recognize the significance of sensory receptors in detecting environmental changes.

Understand the distinction between well-structured and ill-structured problems.

Recognize the application and limits of programmed decision-making.

Identify the characteristics and applications of rules and standard operating procedures in decision making.

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The hike in total financial outlay required for the fabrication of one additional unit of a product or service.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced.

Total Cost

The complete cost of production, including both fixed and variable costs, incurred by a firm in producing and selling a certain amount of a good or service.