The Absolute Value of Mar's MRS at His Current Consumption

question 16

Multiple Choice

The absolute value of Mar's MRS at his current consumption bundle is greater than 3. (That is, ) . Mars has convex preferences and is currently consuming positive amounts of both goods.

• A) Taking away some of good 1 and giving Mars 3 units of good 2 for each unit of good 1 taken away will necessarily make him worse off.
• B) Taking away some of good 1 and giving Mars 3 units of good 2 for each unit of good 1 taken away will necessarily make him better off.
• C) Giving Mars some of good 1 and taking away 3 units of good 2 for each unit of good 1 he is given will necessarily make him worse off.
• D) Giving Mars some of good 1 and taking away 3 units of good 2 for each unit of good 1 he is given will necessarily make him better off.
• E) More than one of the above is true.

Understand the concept of latent learning as introduced by Edward Tolman.

Recognize applications of operant conditioning principles in real-life settings.

Differentiate operant conditioning from other forms of learning.

Understand the impact of operant conditioning on the field of psychology and its practical implications.

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