-The Above Figure Shows How Many Pounds of Peanuts Farmers

question 279

Multiple Choice

-The above figure shows how many pounds of peanuts farmers are willing to sell at different prices per pound of peanuts.If the price of a pound of peanuts is $1 and the price of a pound of pecans is $2,peanut farmers are willing to sell

• A) no peanuts.
• B) 1000 pounds of peanuts.
• C) 2000 pounds of peanuts.
• D) 4000 pounds of peanuts.
• E) more than 4000 pounds of peanuts.

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

Automatic responses triggered by specific stimuli without conscious decision, such as reflexes.

Biological Need

A biological need is a physiological requirement that organisms must meet to maintain health, such as food, water, and shelter.

Secondary Reinforcement

A process in which a neutral stimulus becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Fixed-ratio Scheduling

A type of reinforcement schedule in behaviorism where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.