Every Time Jessica Started to Whine, Her Mother Pinches Her

question 213

Multiple Choice

Every time Jessica started to whine, her mother pinches her. Now Jessica doesn't whine, but she flinches when she sees her mother. This is an example of:

• A) negative reinforcement.
• B) extinction.
• C) punishment.
• D) an unconditioned response.

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Definitions:

LIFO

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Basic Accounting Equation

The fundamental equation representing the relationship between assets, liabilities, and owner's equity (Assets = Liabilities + Owner's Equity).

Owners' Equity

Represents the residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting liabilities, essentially the owner's claim against the company's assets.

Assets

Resources controlled by a business as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.