If a Child Engages in a Problem Behavior in a Store

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a child engages in a problem behavior in a store (e.g. ,a tantrum) and the parent gives the child candy,the child is more likely to engage in problem behavior in the store.This is an example of:​

• A) ​automatic positive reinforcement
• B) ​social positive reinforcement
• C) ​automatic negative reinforcement
• D) ​social negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or benefit a consumer receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Demand Curve

is a graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that consumers are willing to purchase.

Utility Maximization

The economic principle that individuals seek to obtain the greatest satisfaction or utility from their choices given their resources.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or usefulness gained from consuming one more unit of a good or service.