The Law of Diminishing Returns States That If Increasing Quantities

question 54

Multiple Choice

The law of diminishing returns states that if increasing quantities of a variable factor are applied to a given quantity of fixed factors,then

• A)the MP and the AP of the variable factor will eventually decrease.
• B)the MP will eventually decrease with constant AP.
• C)the AP will eventually decrease with constant MP.
• D)the AP will eventually decrease,but only if TP is held constant.
• E)TP will eventually begin to fall.

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Definitions:

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior.

Fixed-interval

A term in operant conditioning referring to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has passed.

Variable-interval

A pattern of reinforcement in which a reward is given after a time period that cannot be predicted has passed.

Partial Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is only sometimes rewarded, leading to stronger behavioral responses.