Which Is a Federally Owned Corporation That Generates Revenue by Providing

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which is a federally owned corporation that generates revenue by providing a public service and is operated much like a private business with extensive autonomy from the president or Congress?

• A) government bureaucracy
• B) government agency
• C) federal ministry
• D) independent agency
• E) government corporation

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Positive Reinforcement

A term from reinforcement theory, positive reinforcement refers to the situation in which a behavior is followed by positive consequences and thus is likely to be repeated.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty or consequence as a result of a person's actions or behaviors, intended to reduce or eliminate those behaviors.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform activities for their own sake and for the internal satisfaction and fulfillment they bring, rather than for external rewards.