Collecting Information from Secondary Sources Such as Business, Government, Trade

question 28

Multiple Choice

Collecting information from secondary sources such as business, government, trade, and general-interest publications plays an important role in

• A) environmental analysis.
• B) competitive forces.
• C) environmental scanning.
• D) procompetitive legislation.
• E) self-regulatory forces.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a principle that strengthens a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

Frequency

The rate at which a repeated event occurs over a specified period of time, often used in the context of waves or signals.

Negative Reinforcement

A technique used to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs.

Positive Reinforcement

The process of encouraging a desired behavior by rewarding it, thereby increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.