If a Parent Wanted to Extinguish a Behavior and Used

question 16

Multiple Choice

If a parent wanted to extinguish a behavior and used punishment only sometimes when a child did the unwanted behavior, the result will probably be _______.

• A) a continuation of the unwanted behavior
• B) a rapid increase in the unwanted behavior
• C) a rapid decrease in the unwanted behavior
• D) a slow decrease in the unwanted behavior

Determine which parties have a comparative or absolute advantage based on opportunity costs.

Understand the principles behind international trade and the gains from trade.

Explore the impact of technological improvements on comparative advantage and production possibilities.

Understand the concept of human capital and its importance to the economy.

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