If Dalene's Marginal Benefit from Consuming Another Cookie Is Greater

question 20

Multiple Choice

If Dalene's marginal benefit from consuming another cookie is greater than the price of the cookie, then

• A)Dalene will not purchase any more cookies
• B)the opportunity cost of the cookie is lower than the price
• C)Dalene's utility will decrease if she purchases the cookie
• D)Dalene will increase her total satisfaction by purchasing the additional cookie
• E)she has purchased too many cookies

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Definitions:

Schedules of Reinforcement

The rules or plans for determining when and how often reinforcements will be given to maintain a desired behavior.

Level of Reinforcement

The degree or intensity of reinforcement which influences the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Choice Behavior

The cognitive process involved in deciding between two or more alternatives.

Humans

Humans, scientifically known as Homo sapiens, are a species of bipedal primates characterized by their advanced cognitive abilities, language use, and capacity to create complex tools, cultures, and societies.