Mom and Dad Think It Is Real Funny,and Laugh When

question 178

Multiple Choice

Mom and Dad think it is real funny,and laugh when their 2-year-old,Bruce,says dirty words.When Bruce is sent home from kindergarten because of swearing,they don't understand why he cusses.Now when he cusses at home they ignore the cussing (they don't think it's cute anymore) .Laughing in this example is:

• A)positive reinforcer.
• B)a negative reinforcer.
• C)a primary reinforcer.
• D)a neutral stimulus.

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Definitions:

Inefficient Outcomes

Situations where resources are not allocated optimally, resulting in potential losses in economic welfare.

Allocative Efficiency

A state of resource allocation where it is impossible to make any one individual better off without making someone else worse off, often achieved when marginal cost equals marginal benefit.

Government Budget

A financial statement presenting the government's projected revenue and spending for a specific fiscal period, outlining planned financial operations and priorities.

Allocative Efficiency

A state of the economy where resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the utility or satisfaction of consumers.