Suppose That the EPA Has Proposed Strict Controls on the Amount

question 43

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the EPA has proposed strict controls on the amount of sulfur that diesel fuel contains. These controls were designed to fully offset the cost of pollution generated by diesel fuel vehicles. The effect of the regulation is estimated to increase the equilibrium price of a gallon of diesel fuel by 10 cents. Suppose that demand for diesel fuel is perfectly inelastic and supply has a positive slope. The effect of the regulation will ________ than if demand were not perfectly inelastic.

• A)increase price and quantity by more
• B)increase price by less and reduce quantity by more
• C)decrease price and quantity by more
• D)increase price by more and reduce quantity by less

Describe the process and impact of vicarious reinforcement on behavior.

Explain the significance of sensitive periods in learning and the predisposition of animals to associate certain stimuli.

Understand the role of social learning in observing and imitating behaviors leading to acquiring new skills or habits.

Recognize the effect of vicarious punishment versus vicarious reinforcement on behavior modification.

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