Every Time a Rat Presses a Lever,it Receives a Small

question 282

Multiple Choice

Every time a rat presses a lever,it receives a small injection of cocaine.That rat begins pressing the lever more and more,indicating that cocaine is a:

• A)positive reinforcer.
• B)negative reinforcer.
• C)positive punisher.
• D)negative punisher.

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Definitions:

Market-Clearing Level

Market-Clearing Level is the price point at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded, eliminating any surplus or shortage in the market.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific period.

Quantity Demanded

The aggregate quantity of a product or service that buyers are prepared and capable of buying at a certain price point.

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the amount of a product or service that consumers want to buy matches the amount that producers are willing to sell, creating a balanced market situation.