In Operant Conditioning, a Familiar Reward

question 44

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, a familiar reward

• A) increases the frequency of the response that removes it.
• B) decreases the frequency of the response that removes it.
• C) increases the frequency of the response that produces it.
• D) decreases the frequency of the response that produces it.

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Definitions:

Shirking

The behavior of avoiding work or responsibilities, often seen in employment contexts where workers may not perform their duties optimally.

Worker's Output

The quantity of goods or services produced by an employee within a certain period of time.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, who are shareholders, and is authorized to act as a single entity, legally endowed with rights and responsibilities.

Accounting Profit

The total revenue of a firm minus the explicit costs directly tied to those revenues.