Positive Reinforcers Increase the Probability That a Behavior Will Occur

question 41

True/False

Positive reinforcers increase the probability that a behavior will occur when the reinforcers are removed, and negative reinforcers increase the probability that a behavior will occur when they are applied.

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Definitions:

Responsibility Centres

Sections or divisions of a business for which a manager has authority and responsibility, typically including revenue, expense, profit, and investment centers.

Seasonal

Relating to or dependent on a particular season or time of year, often affecting businesses, climate, or activities in a cyclical manner.

Cyclical

Characterized by or subject to cycles, often used to describe economic activities that fluctuate with the overall state of the economy.

Trend Factors

Variables or elements that influence the direction or rate of movements in data over time, often used in forecasting future financial or economic activity.