Which of the Following Statements Concerning Punishment Is Generally TRUE

question 218

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning punishment is generally TRUE?

• A)Punishment involves the same process as extinction.
• B)Managers seldom use punishment to control organizational behaviour.
• C)Punishment differs from negative reinforcement in that punishment removes a nasty stimulus following some behaviour.
• D)While punishment signals which behaviours are inappropriate, it fails to illustrate correct behaviour.
• E)Managers should punish subordinates in front of other employees to set an example.

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Definitions:

Private Value

The valuation of a good or service to an individual or entity, reflecting personal utility rather than market or societal value.

Market Equilibrium

The state in a market where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a stable price level for goods or services.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus, representing the total benefit to society from the production and sale of a good or service.

External Benefits

Positive effects of a production or consumption activity on third parties not directly involved in the transaction, leading to social or economic benefits.