Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Extinction

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of extinction as the term is used in reinforcement theory?

• A) A manager uses very harsh negative reinforcements to punish an employee for undesirable behavior.
• B) An employee refuses to do a certain task because she does not value the reward that she will receive for its successful completion.
• C) An employee expresses frustration and quits because he feels management has set goals that are impossible to attain.
• D) A manager decides not to take any specific actions against an employee who has engaged in undesirable behavior.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Pending payments to a company from its customers for merchandise or services that have already been given.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for bad debts expense, building an allowance for doubtful accounts.

Bad Debts Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company cannot collect and thus writes off as a loss.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A valuation account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may not be collectible.