A Recurring Theme in Economics Is That People

question 179

Multiple Choice

A recurring theme in economics is that people:

• A) Have unlimited resources, but limited economic wants
• B) Can increase resources by limiting their economic wants
• C) Have limited economic wants and limited resources
• D) Have unlimited economic wants, but limited resources

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Definitions:

Schedule of Reinforcement

The specific pattern and timing of presenting rewards in operant conditioning to shape behavior.

Reinforcers

Reinforcers are stimuli that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, and can be positive (adding something desirable) or negative (removing something undesirable).

Desired Response

The specific outcome or behavior that a researcher or practitioner aims to elicit in a particular setting or study.

Negative Reinforcement

A stimulus that, when removed after a specific behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being exhibited again.