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:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are operated, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs in some costing systems.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or services, calculated based on estimated overhead and activity levels before the period begins.

Direct Labor-Hour

A measure of the labor time directly involved in the production of goods, usually quantified in hours.

Overhead Applied

The process of allocating overhead costs to specific jobs or products based on a pre-determined rate or method.