The Retained Earnings of a Corporation Is ________

question 47

Multiple Choice

The retained earnings of a corporation is ________.

• A) internally generated equity that is earned by profitable operations that is not distributed to stockholders
• B) externally generated equity that is contributed by shareholders
• C) externally generated equity that is acquired from banks and other creditors
• D) internally generated equity that is received from employee stock purchases

---

Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Fundamental stimuli that satisfy basic survival needs and are innately satisfying without prior learning.

Physical Needs

Essential requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the influence of consequences on learned behavior.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation.