The Essential Difference Between Negative Reinforcement and Punishment Is That

question 43

Multiple Choice

The essential difference between negative reinforcement and punishment is that

• A) negative reinforcement decreases misbehaviour rather quickly.
• B) punishment decreases the behaviour while negative reinforcement increases it.
• C) punishment is more effective in bringing about a positive change in behaviour.
• D) punishment is presented after, and reinforcement before, the behaviour has occurred.

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Definitions:

Posting Reference Column

A column in journals and ledgers where account numbers related to specific transactions are recorded for tracking purposes.

Ledger Accounts

A complete record of all the financial transactions over the life of a company, organized by account.

Journal Entries

Recorded transactions or adjustments in the financial records of a company, marking the debit and credit of accounts affected by business operations.

Debt Ratio

A ratio indicating the level of a firm's indebtedness by dividing its total obligations by its overall assets.