Punishers, Like Reinforcers, Are Defined by

question 124

Multiple Choice

Punishers, like reinforcers, are defined by

• A)the aversive or positive aspects of the punisher or reinforcer.
• B)whether they are administered after desirable or undesirable actions.
• C)whether they are administered on a variable or fixed schedule.
• D)observing the effects that the punisher or reinforcer have on behavior.

---

Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The rise in overall expenses resulting from the production of an additional unit.

Employment Discrimination

Unfair treatment of employees based on race, gender, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, and other characteristics.

Underemployment

Underemployment refers to a situation where workers are employed in jobs that do not fully utilize their skills or expertise, or when they work fewer hours than they would prefer.

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation in economics showing the maximum number of goods or services that can be produced within an economy given fixed resources and technology, illustrating the trade-offs of economic choice.