Samantha and Josephine Were Preparing to Start Their Own Clothing

question 54

Multiple Choice

Samantha and Josephine were preparing to start their own clothing business; they contacted their friend David, a recent graduate from Big State University's accounting program, to learn about setting up their accounting information system. As part of the "prioritizing" step in Steps for Better Thinking, David could:

• A)Complete a weighted rating analysis of various software packages.
• B)Ask about their familiarity with general ledger software.
• C)Both A and B.
• D)Neither A nor B.

Understand the empirical evidence supporting the empathy-altruism hypothesis.

Analyze the influence of kin selection in altruistic behaviors.

Understand the implications of empathy-driven actions in social and interpersonal contexts.

Understand the concept and sources of stress, including significant life changes and everyday annoyances.

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Definitions:

Token Economy

A system of behavior modification based on the systematic reinforcement of target behavior through the exchange of tokens that can be exchanged for other reinforcements.

Stimulus Satiation

A decrease in responsiveness to a stimulus after repeated presentations.

Aversive Conditioning

A form of behavioral therapy that involves teaching individuals to associate unwanted behaviors with unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate those behaviors.

Time Out

A behavior modification technique used to eliminate undesirable behavior, especially in children and adolescents, by withdrawing all reinforcers for a period of time.