When Charlie the Cat Was a Kitten, He Just Happened

question 24

Multiple Choice

When Charlie the cat was a kitten, he just happened to be near the kitchen when his owner used an electric can opener to open a can of tuna for him to eat. Curious about this strange sound, Charlie went to the kitchen and found the tuna in his dish. Now, no matter how deep his coma-like sleep is when someone uses the electric can opener for any reason, Charlie scrambles to his feet and sprints to the kitchen. This story about Charlie is an example of

• A) social learning.
• B) information processing.
• C) operant conditioning.
• D) simple conditioning.

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Definitions:

Required Rate Of Return

The minimum annual percentage earned by an investment that will induce individuals or companies to put their money into a particular security or project.

Annual Before Taxes

The total income or earnings generated by an entity during a fiscal year before any tax deductions.

Tax Rate

The degree of governmental claim on the earnings or profit of people and companies through taxation.

Operating Cash Flow (OCF)

A measure of the cash generated by a company's normal business operations, indicating its ability to cover operational expenses and invest in its business.