Match the Terms with the Definitions

question 31

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with the definitions.
-An exchange of one share of an old issue of stock for multiple shares of a new issue with a reduced par or stated value.

• A)cash dividend
• B)date of declaration
• C)date of payment
• D)date of record
• E)dividend
• F)retained earnings appropriation
• G)retained earnings statement
• H)stock dividend
• I)stock split

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that doesn't trigger a specific reaction besides drawing attention, until it becomes linked with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral cue that, upon repeated pairing with an unconditioned stimulus, produces a conditioned reaction.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning where introducing a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of a negative condition strengthens a desired behavior.