When Sean Does Not Cry, He Does Not Get an Extra

question 68

Multiple Choice

When Sean does not cry, he does not get an extra helping of dessert. As a result, he always cries at the dinner table. This is best interpreted as an example of

• A) positive reinforcement.
• B) negative punishment.
• C) positive punishment.
• D) extinction.

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Definitions:

Interest Revenue

Income earned from lending money or from investments in interest-bearing accounts or securities.

Matching Revenue

The accounting principle of recognizing revenue and the related expenses in the same accounting period to accurately report profit.

Incurred Expenses

Costs that have been realized or consumed, typically through the operation of a business.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after deducting all expenses, including taxes and costs, from its total revenues, indicating its profitability.