Table 3-8 Assume That Huang and Min Can Switch Between Producing Parasols

question 284

Multiple Choice

Table 3-8
Assume that Huang and Min can switch between producing parasols and producing porcelain plates at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-8.The opportunity cost of 1 parasol for Min is

• A) 1/3 plate.
• B) 1/2 plate.
• C) 2 plates.
• D) 3 plates.

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Definitions:

Terminal Behavior

The behavior that just precedes reinforcement when an animal is reinforced on an interval schedule of reinforcement.

Reinforcement

is a process in psychology that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by providing a consequence that is rewarding or removing an unpleasant stimulus.

Schedule-Induced Polydipsia

The high levels of water consumption following food reinforcement on an interval schedule.

FI Reinforcement Schedule

Fixed Interval Reinforcement Schedule, a reinforcement strategy where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, provided that the correct response is made.