Measures the Worth of a Stream of Cash Flows, Taking

question 53

Multiple Choice

measures the worth of a stream of cash flows, taking into account the time value of money.

• A) Accounting rate of return
• B) Net present value
• C) Internal rate of return
• D) Adjusted present value

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Definitions:

Fixed-interval

A term in operant conditioning referring to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has passed.

Variable-interval

A pattern of reinforcement in which a reward is given after a time period that cannot be predicted has passed.

Partial Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is only sometimes rewarded, leading to stronger behavioral responses.

Fixed Ratio Schedules

Fixed ratio schedules in behavioral psychology are a type of reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.