The Demand for Items on Which We Spend a Large

question 183

Multiple Choice

The demand for items on which we spend a large percentage of our income

• A)will be perfectly inelastic.
• B)will tend to be elastic.
• C)will tend to be inelastic.
• D)will be perfectly elastic.

Identify the personality dimensions recognized in the DSM-5.

Explain the incorporation of a continuum perspective in diagnosing personality disorders.

Define and differentiate between emotional, personality, and behavioral traits.

Grasp the concept of personality and its role in shaping individual uniqueness.

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Definitions:

Thorndike's Law

The principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely, known as the law of effect.

Effect

Refers to the outcome or impact that results from a particular cause or action.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior reinforcement where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding a desirable outcome.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior strengthens that behavior.