What Has Occurred When There Is a Decrease in the Likelihood

question 46

Multiple Choice

What has occurred when there is a decrease in the likelihood or rate of a target response?

• A) punishment
• B) positive reinforcement
• C) negative reinforcement
• D) positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement

Understand the optimal combination of inputs for production efficiency.

Know the profit-maximizing condition for perfectly competitive firms in terms of marginal product per dollar spent.

Understand the importance and purposes of studying economics.

Comprehend the concept of opportunity cost and its relevance in decision-making.

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Definitions:

Opiate

A group of drugs derived from opium, used for pain relief, but also associated with addiction and dependence.

Excitatory Messages

Neurological signals that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing and thus stimulate action in the nervous system.

Inhibitory Message

A neurological or psychological signal that reduces or prevents certain actions, thoughts, or feelings.

Refractory Period

A resting period after orgasm, during which a man cannot achieve another orgasm.