A Procedure Used to Teach a Whole Behavior by First

question 19

Multiple Choice

A procedure used to teach a whole behavior by first training its parts is called:

• A)higher order conditioning.
• B)shaping.
• C)modeling.
• D)response generalization.

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

The process of finding the level of output at which a firm makes the highest profit.

Short Run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed and cannot be varied by the firm.

Long Run

A period sufficient for all inputs in production to be adjusted, including physical capital and labor.

Allocative Efficiency

Allocative Efficiency occurs when resources are distributed in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society, ensuring that the right goods are produced to meet consumer preferences.