Who Won a Nobel Prize in Economics for His Work

question 105

Multiple Choice

Who won a Nobel Prize in economics for his work in the development of game theory?

• A) John von Neuman
• B) Oskar Morgenstern
• C) John Nash
• D) Howard Schultz

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a desirable stimulus is removed after a particular behavior, with the aim of decreasing that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior.

Variable-Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which the behavior is reinforced after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, creating a steady, consistent response rate.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behaviorist research and theories.