For a Given Upward-Sloping Supply Curve,a Decrease in Demand Will

question 142

Multiple Choice

For a given upward-sloping supply curve,a decrease in demand will lead to a(n) :

• A)increase in supply.
• B)decrease in supply.
• C)increase in quantity supplied.
• D)increase in equilibrium price.
• E)decrease in equilibrium price.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because a negative condition is stopped or avoided as a consequence of the behavior.

Positive Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where an undesirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

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Flooding

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