Refer to the Figure Below

question 50

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below. Suppose MC₁ is the marginal cost of information and MB₁ is the marginal benefit of information. Should a rational consumer pay $6 to get a 5ᵗʰ unit of information?

• A)Yes, because at this price, the marginal benefit of the 5ᵗʰ unit exceeds its marginal cost.
• B)No, because at this price, the marginal cost of the 5ᵗʰ unit exceeds its marginal benefit.
• C)Yes, because at this price, the marginal benefit of the 5ᵗʰ unit equals its marginal cost.
• D)No, because at this price the marginal benefit of the 5ᵗʰ unit exceeds its marginal cost.

Recognize the phenomenon of spontaneous recovery in conditioned responses.

Identify the impact of reinforcement schedules on behavior and learning.

Distinguish between primary and secondary reinforcers and their roles in reinforcement.

Explain the effect of delayed reinforcement on behavior.

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