A Negative Goal Is One from Which Behavior Is Directed

question 35

Multiple Choice

A negative goal is one from which behavior is directed away, and is often referred to as a(n) ________.

• A) declining object
• B) approach object
• C) interactive object
• D) autonomous object
• E) avoidance object

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Definitions:

Transfer Payments

Cash or in-kind benefits given to individuals as outright grants from the government.

Double-Entry Bookkeeping

An accounting method that records each transaction in two accounts, ensuring that the total debits equals the total credits and maintaining the balance of the accounting equation.

Aggregate Output

The total quantity of goods and services produced in an economy in a given period.

Transfer Payment

A payment made by the government to individuals, without the government receiving any goods or services in return.