Removing or Withholding an Undesirable Consequence Is Called

question 39

Multiple Choice

Removing or withholding an undesirable consequence is called

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)primary reinforcement.
• C)extinction.
• D)punishment.
• E)arbitration.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The augmented satisfaction or value derived from the consumption of one extra unit of a product or service.

Total Utility

Measures the total satisfaction or benefit that a person derives from consuming a certain quantity of a good or service.

Utility Schedule

A table showing the different levels of utility or satisfaction derived from consuming varying amounts of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

The boost in satisfaction or usefulness one gets from consuming an extra unit of any good or service.