A Behavior That Has Been Gradually Strengthened by the Direct-Acting

question 570

Multiple Choice

A behavior that has been gradually strengthened by the direct-acting effects of reinforcement is said to be:

• A)contingency shaped
• B)stimulus controlled
• C)rule-governed
• D)instinctive

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Definitions:

ESOPs

Employee Stock Ownership Plans, programs that provide a company's workforce with an ownership interest in the company.

Stock Certificates

Physical documents that represent ownership of a particular number of shares in a corporation.

Semi-permanent

Referring to something not designed to last indefinitely but also not intended for quick disposal or replacement; having a medium-term duration.

Work

The exertion of effort towards achieving a goal, often associated with professional or employment activities but also applicable to tasks and responsibilities.