When Reinforcement for a Behavior Is Removed, the Consequence Will

question 77

Multiple Choice

When reinforcement for a behavior is removed, the consequence will be ​

• A)an immediate weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• B)a brief increase in the frequency with which the behavior is performed, followed by the weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• C)the emergence of superstitious behavior designed to reinstitute the reinforcement.
• D)unpredictable unless more information about the nature of the behavior is provided.

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Definitions:

Static Planning Budget

A budget based on the level of expected output before the period begins, and it does not change in response to actual activity levels.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activities, such as raw materials and direct labor costs.

Actual Costs

The real costs incurred in the production of goods or the provision of services.

Revenue Variance

The difference between actual revenue and budgeted or forecasted revenue, indicating the performance of a business.