In Operant Conditioning,a Punishment Is a Consequence That

question 39

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning,a punishment is a consequence that

• A)decreases the likelihood that a behavior will occur.
• B)increases the likelihood that a behavior will occur.
• C)ensures the removal of something unpleasant.
• D)ensures the occurrence of something pleasant.

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Definitions:

Elastic Demand

A situation where the quantity demanded of a good or service changes significantly due to a change in its price.

Marginal Revenue Curve

A curve that shows the change in total revenue resulting from selling one additional unit of a product or service.

Standardized Product

Products that are uniform in quality and features, offering no significant difference from the same products offered by other sellers.

Differentiated Product

A product that is distinct from similar products offered by competitors, often through quality, features, or branding.