Toya's Young Son, Troy, Has a Habit of Nagging and Throwing

question 94

Multiple Choice

Toya's young son, Troy, has a habit of nagging and throwing tantrums while in stores. Toya rarely gives in to Troy's tantrums, however, they still persist to her great frustration. Troy's behavior is an example of __________

• A) effective punishment.
• B) the partial-reinforcement effect.
• C) the continuous-reinforcement phenomenon.
• D) the extinction effect.

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Definitions:

Differential Revenue

The difference in revenue generated from two different business decisions or periods, used to analyze the financial impact of those decisions.

Alternative Proposed Use

A potential use of resources or assets under consideration as an option different from their current application.

Cash

Money in the form of bills or coins, used as a medium of exchange; in accounting, it often refers to assets that are readily available for use.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision.