What Kind of Reinforcement Is Used If Sally's Parents Give

question 292

Multiple Choice

What kind of reinforcement is used if Sally's parents give her $10 every time she accumulates six A's on her tests?

• A) gradual reinforcement
• B) sporadic reinforcement
• C) continuous reinforcement
• D) partial reinforcement

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Definitions:

Marginal Propensity

Refers to the increase in personal consumer spending that occurs with an increase in disposable income.

Aggregate Expenditure

The total amount spent on goods and services in an economy at a given level of income during a specific period.

Marginal Propensity

The ratio of the change in consumption or saving to the change in income, indicating how income changes affect spending or saving behaviors.

Aggregate Expenditure

The total amount of spending in the economy that includes consumer spending, investment, government spending, and net exports.