Give an Example of Each of the Following: (A)opportunity Cost,(b)substitutionary

question 9

Essay

Give an example of each of the following: (a)opportunity cost,(b)substitutionary effect,(c)complementary effect and (d)sunk cost.

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Definitions:

Food Pellets

Small, compact units of food, often used in animal feed and experimental research involving animals to control diet and measure intake.

Lever

A simple machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge or fulcrum, used to transmit or apply force.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where a response increases because a negative (aversive) condition is removed or avoided.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior therapy that involves rewarding desirable behaviors to increase the likelihood they will recur.