Which Consequence Is Correctly Matched with an Example of It

question 218

Multiple Choice

Which consequence is correctly matched with an example of it?

• A) positive reinforcement - Harvey is suspended when he vandalizes school property.
• B) negative reinforcement - Jeff replaces the batteries in his smoke detector so it will stop beeping.
• C) positive punishment - Jacqueline's teacher puts a cute sticker on an arithmetic exercise completed without mistakes.
• D) negative punishment - Tommy receives a written reprimand from his boss following a series of customer complaints.

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Definitions:

Oral Promise

A commitment or agreement made through spoken words rather than in writing, which may or may not be legally binding depending on the context.

Concurrent Condition

Conditions in a contract that require both parties to perform certain actions simultaneously.

"As Is"

A term used in sales indicating that the buyer accepts the item in its current condition without warranties.

Main Purpose Construction Rule

A legal principle that allows for the enforcement of verbal contracts related to the main purpose of a transaction.