An Avoidance Behavior of a Previously Aversive Situation Is Particularly

question 69

Multiple Choice

An avoidance behavior of a previously aversive situation is particularly difficult to extinguish because:

• A) It has typically been reinforced on a fixed ratio schedule.
• B) It has typically been reinforced on a variable ratio schedule.
• C) It has typically been reinforced on a variable interval schedule.
• D) The learner has no opportunity to learn that the situation is no longer aversive.

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Definitions:

Pure Monopoly

An economic instance where only one supplier provides a unique product or service, facing no competition and thus controlling price and supply.

Standardized Product

Goods that are uniform in quality and specifications across producers and locations, making them interchangeable.

Large Number

A value that is significantly higher than the average in its context or comparison set.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by an extremely large number of sellers and buyers, homogeneous products, and the ease of entering and exiting the market.