Which of the Following Is an Example of a Discretionary

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a discretionary fixed expense?

• A)direct labour
• B)depreciation on a factory building
• C)insurance on a building
• D)property taxes on a factory building

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of an unwanted behavior's recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

The process of strengthening a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Positive Punishment

A method of behavior modification that involves the addition of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus following an undesirable behavior to decrease its occurrence.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a favorable stimulus is removed after a certain behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.