TFIf the Establishing Operation Increases the Value of the Reinforcer

question 36

True/False

TFIf the establishing operation increases the value of the reinforcer for a desirable alternative behavior, the problem behavior is more likely to occur.

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefits

The boost in pleasure or benefit experienced from the consumption or creation of one extra unit of a good or service.

Marginal Costs

The boost in total charges incurred by producing one more unit of a product or service.

Rational Self-interest

Acting in a way that is most beneficial to oneself, based on logical and reasoned decision-making.

Utility

In economics, the satisfaction or benefit derived from consuming a product or service.