In Negative Reinforcement, the ________ of A(n) ________ Stimulus Follows

question 30

Multiple Choice

In negative reinforcement, the ________ of a(n) ________ stimulus follows a behavior and changes the likelihood of that response reoccurring.

• A) termination; aversive
• B) termination; pleasant
• C) onset; aversive
• D) onset; pleasant

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Definitions:

Short-Run

A timeframe in which a company cannot alter at least one of its resources.

Economic Profit

The difference between the total revenue earned by a firm and the total cost of inputs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs of utilizing resources owned by the firm that could have been employed for other purposes.

Explicit Costs

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for resources employed in the production of goods or services, easily identified and measured.