The "Positive" in Positive Reinforcement and Positive Punishment Means That

question 25

Multiple Choice

The "positive" in positive reinforcement and positive punishment means that:

• A)the target behavior increases in frequency.
• B)an unpleasant stimulus is removed upon the occurrence of the target behavior.
• C)a stimulus is presented upon the occurrence of the target behavior.
• D)the target behavior increases or decreases to adaptive levels.

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

The technique a firm uses to ascertain the optimal pricing and production levels for achieving maximum profit.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input (like plant and equipment) is fixed and cannot be changed by a business.

Long Run

A period of time in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing all inputs to be adjusted.