Which of the Following Are Given by the Text as Valid

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are given by the text as valid, acceptable reasons for the high level of merger activity in the U.S. during the 1980s?

• A) Synergistic benefits arising from mergers.
• B) Reduction in competition resulting from mergers.
• C) Attempts to stabilize earnings by diversifying.
• D) All of the above.
• E) Both a and c above.

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where a behavior is reinforced only some of the time, often making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivation when food is presented, inherent in classical conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without needing prior learning.

Spontaneous Recovery

The return of a conditioned response that had vanished, following a pause where the conditioned stimulus was not presented.