Brazil Can Produce One Unit of Sugar Cane for One

question 231

Multiple Choice

Brazil can produce one unit of sugar cane for one unit of labor and one iPod for eight units of labor, and China can produce one unit of sugar cane for two units of labor and one iPod for four units of labor. What are each country's opportunity costs of producing iPods?

• A) Brazil: 4 units of sugar cane; China: 2 units of sugar cane
• B) Brazil: 8 units of sugar cane; China: 2 units of sugar cane
• C) Brazil: 1/8 unit of sugar cane; China: 1/2 unit of sugar cane
• D) Brazil: 1/2 unit of sugar cane; China: 1/2 unit of sugar cane

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Definitions:

Common Physical Stimuli

This term describes environmental or sensory inputs that are frequently encountered and can affect behavior, such as light, sound, and temperature.

Indiscriminable Contingencies

These are situations where individuals cannot predict when their behavior will be reinforced, often leading to more consistent behavior.

Peer Group

A social group of individuals, often of a similar age, background, or social status, that influences an individual's attitudes and behavior.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that was originally associated with the response.