In Reinforcement Theory, Extinction Refers to a Strategy of Responding

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In reinforcement theory, extinction refers to a strategy of responding to undesirable behavior with negative reinforcements, such as verbally reprimanding an employee in front of his peers.

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Definitions:

Yield to Maturity

The total rate of return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the date it matures, considering all payments of principal and interest.

Bond

A fixed income investment in which an investor loans money to an entity (corporate or governmental) that borrows the funds for a defined period at a fixed interest rate.

Dividends

Financial dividends issued by a corporation to its stockholders, primarily generated from the organization's revenues.

Coupon Payments

Periodic interest payments made to bondholders during the life of the bond.