In Operant Conditioning, the Tendency of a Response to Occur

question 23

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, the tendency of a response to occur in the presence of one stimulus but not in the presence of another similar stimulus that differs from it on some dimension is called ________.

• A) stimulus generalization
• B) stimulus discrimination
• C) intermittent reinforcement
• D) partial reinforcement

Grasp the importance of an effective compensation system to organizational success.

Identify the major components of a compensation system.

Recognize the significance of aligning compensation strategies with organizational goals.

Distinguish between extrinsic and intrinsic rewards and their impact on employee motivation.

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Definitions:

Common Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's equity that belongs to holders of its common stock, including retained earnings and contributed capital.

Net Income Before Taxes

The total revenue minus the total expenses, excluding tax expenses.

Debt Management Ratio

Financial ratios that evaluate a company's ability to manage its long-term debts, including measurements like debt to equity and interest coverage ratio.

Debt to Total Assets

A financial ratio indicating the percentage of a company's assets financed by creditors as opposed to equity.