Which of the Following Is Usually NOT a Factor That

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is usually NOT a factor that must be considered when estimating the revenues and costs arising from a new product?

• A) the fluctuations in the cost of capital over the period in question
• B) the sales of a new product will typically accelerate, plateau, and ultimately decline over time
• C) the prices of technology products generally fall over time
• D) competition tends to reduce profit margins over time in most industries

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Definitions:

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement wherein a response is rewarded only after a specified number of correct responses, leading to a high rate of responding.

Variable Ratio

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

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, in behavioral psychology.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule that rewards a response after a random number of responses, making it very resistant to being extinguished.