Which One of the Following Statements Best Characterizes How Reinforcement

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best characterizes how reinforcement of incompatible behavior can help reduce people's inappropriate behaviors?

• A) When we reinforce different people for different behaviors, they begin to discover which behaviors are appropriate and which are not.
• B) Negative reinforcement of an incompatible behavior can ultimately reduce the frequency of that behavior.
• C) An undesirable behavior will decrease when a person is reinforced for behaving in an opposite manner.
• D) We can reduce serious behavior problems by allowing people to engage in less serious misbehaviors.

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Definitions:

Communicating Accounting

The process of effectively conveying financial information and analyses to stakeholders through various means such as reports and presentations.

Financial Information System

A computerized system that collects, processes, stores, and reports financial data to assist in decision-making and control.

Dollars and Cents

The basic units of currency in many countries, including the United States, representing the monetary value of goods, services, or financial transactions.

Accounting Information

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