When a Good Is Nonexcludable,then Individuals

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a good is nonexcludable,then individuals

• A) will purchase the good for more than what it cost to produce the good.
• B) can obtain the benefits of the good without paying for it.
• C) have an incentive to become free riders.
• D) will purchase more than the optimum amount.
• E) b and c

Identify different family structures and their subsystems.

Recognize various communication strategies and their impact within family dynamics.

Comprehend the roles and responsibilities of family members and the influence of family norms.

Analyze the socioeconomic factors affecting families, including income levels, employment, and access to resources.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method used in behavioral training where successive approximations of a desired behavior are reinforced.

Successive Approximations

A method in behavior therapy and training in which complex behaviors are broken down into simpler steps, and these steps are learned gradually to achieve the target behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A form of reinforcement in which the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus increases the probability of a behavior being repeated.

Tertiary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that uses a stimulus associated with primary or secondary reinforcers to modify behavior.