The First Unit of a Product Took 832 Hours to Build

question 92

Multiple Choice

The first unit of a product took 832 hours to build, and the learning curve is 75%. How long will it take to make the 30th unit? (Use at least three decimals in the exponent if you use the logarithmic approach.)

• A) less than 200 hours
• B) from 200 to 225 hours
• C) from 225 to 250 hours
• D) from 2501 to 275 hours
• E) 275 or more hours

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification that involves giving a reward to reinforce a desired behaviour, encouraging its repetition.

Extrinsic Reinforcement

Motivation or reward that comes from outside an individual, such as money, grades, or praise, which can influence behavior.

Higher-Order Reinforcement

A process in which reinforcement is given for behavior that meets or exceeds a previously established criterion of performance.

Secondary Reinforcement

A conditioning process where a stimulus reinforces a behavior after it has been associated with a primary reinforcer.