Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of a Practical

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of a practical constraint on trade?

• A) Production possibilities curves exhibit increasing returns.
• B) Transportation and communication costs occur with every trade.
• C) Workers in every industry in the trading countries will benefit from trade.
• D) Small countries may not have any absolute advantages in producing goods.

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Definitions:

Sporadic Schedule

Refers to a random or unpredictable pattern of occurrences or events, often in the context of rewarding or reinforcing behaviors.

Schedule of Reinforcement

The plan for timing and frequency of reinforcement given to subjects in a conditioning experiment to establish or modify behavior.

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting high and steady response rates.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, in behavior studies.