What Is the Marginal Physical Product of the Second Unit

question 157

Multiple Choice

$$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Units of Labor } & \text { Units of Output } \\\hline 0 & 0 \\\hline 1 & 15 \\\hline 2 & 35 \\\hline 3 & 45 \\\hline 4 & 52 \\\hline\end{array}\\\text { Table 21.1 }\end{array}$$ What is the marginal physical product of the second unit of labor in Table 21.1?

• A) 20.
• B) 17.
• C) 35.
• D) 5.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy where a behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Interval

A specific period between events or a certain point in time within a continuum.

Ratio

A quantitative relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second or is contained by it.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a response is only sometimes rewarded, leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.