Suppose Chris Is a Potter Who Makes Mugs If the Market for Mugs Is Perfectly Competitive, and Mugs

question 94

Multiple Choice

Suppose Chris is a potter who makes mugs. His total costs depend on the number of mugs he makes each day, as shown in the accompanying table. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Number d Mugs Per Day } & \text { Tatal Cast Per Day } \\\hline 0 & \$ 10 \\\hline 1 & \$ 14 \\\hline 2 & \$ 19 \\\hline 3 & \$ 25 \\\hline 4 & \$ 32 \\\hline 5 & \$ 40 \\\hline 6 & \$ 49 \\\hline\end{array}$$  
If the market for mugs is perfectly competitive, and mugs sell for $7.50 each, then Chris should make ________ mugs per day.

• A)0
• B)4
• C)5
• D)6

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule that rewards a response only after a specified time has elapsed, leading to a pattern of response following the reinforcement.

Variable Ratio

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very effective for maintaining strong and steady response rates.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral psychology term where the removal of a desirable stimulus occurs after a behavior, leading to a decrease in that behavior.

Aggressive Behavior

Refers to actions or attitudes that can lead to hostility or attacks on others, often stemming from anger or frustration.