Which of the Following Is an Example of a Primary

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?

• A) water
• B) grades
• C) a pay check
• D) applause

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Definitions:

Concentrated Benefit

Concentrated benefit refers to situations in economic policy where a particular policy's benefits are received by a relatively small, identifiable group, while the costs are diffused across a large group.

Principal-Agent Problem

An economic conflict where an individual (the agent) has the responsibility to act for the benefit of another party (the principal), but might fail to do so because of differing interests.

Representative Democracy

A form of government where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf in the legislative process.