In Their Use of Operant Conditioning Techniques to Train Animals

question 131

Multiple Choice

In their use of operant conditioning techniques to train animals from many species to perform various behaviours,Keller and Marion Breland described instances of animal "misbehaviour." To what do they attribute this misbehaviour?

• A)spontaneous recovery of extinguished behaviours.
• B)use of punishment rather than reinforcement.
• C)tendency for learned behaviour to drift toward instinctual behaviour.
• D)use of shaping by successive approximations.

Understand the concept of consumer surplus and how changes in market conditions affect it.

Recognize the effects of price floors and price ceilings on consumer surplus.

Interpret graphical representations of changes in consumer surplus due to price changes.

Identify the impact of income changes on consumer surplus for normal and inferior goods.

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Definitions:

EOQ

Economic Order Quantity is a formula used in inventory management to determine the optimal order quantity that minimizes total inventory costs.

Carrying Cost

The total cost of holding inventory, including storage, insurance, and opportunity costs.

Carrying Costs

Expenses incurred for holding inventory, including storage, insurance, taxes, and opportunity costs, among others.

Accounts Receivable Approach

A method to estimate the financing or adjustments needed in the accounts receivable area of a company's balance sheet.