Which Statement About the Consequences of Behavior Is True

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the consequences of behavior is true?

• A) Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood of desired behavior,whereas negative reinforcement decreases it.
• B) Positive reinforcement decreases the likelihood of desired behavior,whereas negative reinforcement increases it.
• C) Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement both increase the likelihood of desired behavior.
• D) Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement both decrease the likelihood of desired behavior.

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Definitions:

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the return earned on an investment, typically expressed as a percentage.

Interest-Bearing Note

A debt instrument in which the issuer is obligated to pay a specified interest rate on the principal amount at regular intervals until maturity, in addition to repaying the principal.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds; it is the price paid for the use of borrowed money, or, for corporations, the price paid for the use of borrowed capital.

Contingent Liability

A potential financial obligation that may arise in the future depending on the outcome of an uncertain event or situation.