Negative Reinforcement

question 76

Multiple Choice

Negative reinforcement:

• A)is the same thing as punishment
• B) leads to an increase in the probability of a behavior.
• C) decreases the likelihood that a behavior will be performed
• D)is the same thing as secondary reinforcement

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The portion of a company's total value that is owned by its shareholders, represented by the company's assets minus its liabilities.

Cumulative

Describing a total that includes all amounts accumulated over a period of time, often used in the context of dividends that are accrued and paid at a later date.

Nonparticipating

Typically refers to insurance policies or investment plans where the holder does not share in profits or dividends beyond specified benefits.

Par Value

The nominal or face value assigned to a share of stock or a bond by the issuer.