A Basic Premise of Reinforcement Theory States: Behaviour That Results

question 149

Multiple Choice

A basic premise of reinforcement theory states: behaviour that results in pleasant outcomes is likely to be repeated, and behaviour that results in unpleasant outcomes is not likely to be repeated. This premise is known as the ___.

• A) outcome likelihood estimator
• B) law of effect
• C) reinforcement imperative
• D) behavioural results rule
• E) behavioural consequences paradigm

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Definitions:

Speculative Demand

Demand driven not by the direct benefits one obtains from owning or consuming a good but instead by an expectation that the price of the good will increase.

Arc Price Elasticity

A measure of the responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a good to a change in its price, over a specific price range.

Barbecue Plates

A traditional serving of various barbecued meats and accompanying side dishes, often enjoyed at social gatherings or restaurants specializing in barbecued cuisine.

Consumer Surplus

The gap in the price consumers are willing to shell out for a good or service versus what they actually do.