Figure 21-10 -Refer to Figure 21-10.Assume That the Consumer Depicted in the Depicted

question 231

Multiple Choice

Figure 21-10
-Refer to Figure 21-10.Assume that the consumer depicted in the figure faces prices and income such that she optimizes at point B.According to the graph,which of the following would cause the consumer to move to point A?

• A) a decrease in the price of Skittles
• B) a decrease in the price of M&M's
• C) an increase in the price of Skittles
• D) an increase in the price of M&M's

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the probability of a particular behavioral response due to its association with a reinforcement or punishment.

Stop Sign

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Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desirable behavior, with the aim of increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.