A Change in Demand for a Given Factor of Production

question 139

Multiple Choice

A change in demand for a given factor of production will not occur if:

• A) the price of that factor falls.
• B) the productivity of that factor increases.
• C) the productivity of that factor decreases.
• D) there is a decrease in the price of a substitute factor.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a variable response pattern.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to a high and steady rate of response.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule that rewards the first response after a predetermined period has passed.

Chocolate Ice Cream

A frozen dessert made from dairy products and flavored with cocoa and sugar, among other ingredients.