The Desire to Perform a Behavior Due to Promised Rewards

question 18

Multiple Choice

The desire to perform a behavior due to promised rewards or threats of punishment involves

• A) latent learning.
• B) extrinsic motivation.
• C) classical conditioning.
• D) a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule.

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Definitions:

Base Year

A specific year against which economic growth is measured, serving as a standard point of comparison for real economic calculations such as GDP.

Consumer Price Index

An index that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

Annual Rate

A way of expressing interest rates or growth rates on an annual basis, allowing for easier comparison across different time periods or financial products.

Inflation

The pace at which prices for general goods and services escalate, causing a decline in buying power.