Punishment Is Defined as

question 87

Multiple Choice

Punishment is defined as

• A) any consequence presented after behaviour that increases the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring.
• B) any consequence presented before behaviour that decreases the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring.
• C) any consequence presented after behaviour that decreases the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring.
• D) any consequence presented before behaviour that increases the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Stockholders' Equity

Represents the residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, essentially the net worth attributable to shareholders.

Stock Dividend

Distribution of additional shares of a company's stock to its shareholders instead of cash.

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares.