If a Person Receives a Paycheck for Coming to Work

question 55

Multiple Choice

If a person receives a paycheck for coming to work on time, then the worker becomes more likely to come to work on time in the future. This example illustrates that the paycheck acts as a(n) :

• A)incentive.
• B)negative reinforcer.
• C)positive reinforcer.
• D)punisher.

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Definitions:

Legal Obligation

A duty enforced by law, requiring an individual or organization to follow or avoid a particular course of action.

Moral

Pertaining to the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.

Partnership Termination

The process of dissolving a business partnership, involving the liquidation of assets, settlement of debts, and distribution of remaining assets among partners.

Liquidation

The process of converting assets into cash, often in the context of dissolving a company or settling debts.