Refer to the Accompanying Figure

question 86

Multiple Choice

Refer to the accompanying figure. The absolute value of the slope of the demand curve D1 is ________, and the absolute value of the slope of demand curve D2 is ________.

• A)1/2; 2
• B)2; 1/2
• C)5/4; 4/5
• D)4/5; 5/4

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Definitions:

Operant Behaviors

Behaviors that are controlled through the consequences of a behavior, such as rewards or punishments.

Voluntary Behaviors

Actions that are performed consciously and willingly by individuals.

Reinforcers

Stimuli or events that increase the likelihood of the behavior that they follow, used in operant conditioning.

Law Of Effect

Thorndike’s principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and that behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.