Which of the Following Phrases Best Completes the Following Sentence

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases best completes the following sentence? How strong a response an attacked rival can mount will be determined by

• A) the direction from the Board of Directors.
• B) the personality of the CEO.
• C) its ability to access markets less expensively.
• D) its strategic resource endowments.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that occurs when a behavior is strengthened because it is followed by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Punishment

A process in behavior analysis and modification, which involves applying an undesired or negative stimulus to decrease or eliminate an undesirable behavior.

Rate of Response

A measurement in behavioral psychology that indicates how often a behavior is performed within a set period of time.

Contingencies

In the context of behavior, it refers to the dependence of certain outcomes on specific conditions or actions.