The Cellar-Kefauver Antimerger Act of 1950 Was Designed to

question 87

Multiple Choice

The Cellar-Kefauver Antimerger Act of 1950 was designed to

• A)prevent one company from acquiring another company's stock if the acquisition reduces competition.
• B)prevent one company from acquiring another company's physical assets if the acquisition reduces competition.
• C)require that pending mergers be reported in advance to the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department.
• D)prevent price discrimination, exclusive dealing, and tying contracts.
• E)prevent interlocking directorates.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior reinforcement strategy where the removal of an undesirable or aversive stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

The process of increasing the probability of a behavior by following it with a desirable event or outcome.

Likelihood

The probability or chance of an event occurring.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood that a behavior will occur.