Scarcity Is

question 187

Multiple Choice

Scarcity is

• A) our inability to satisfy all our wants.
• B) a situation that exists during economic recessions but not during economic booms.
• C) eliminated by choices.
• D) an economic problem only for poor people.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy basic biological needs, such as food or water.

Delayed Reinforcement

A principle in behavioral psychology where a reward or punishment is given after a time delay, affecting how behaviors are learned or extinguished.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Thirsty

The sensation of needing to drink fluids, often resulting from dehydration or increased salt intake.