Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A)A mother picks up her infant when he cries, which then stops his crying, thereby reducing the mother's level of annoyance.
• B)A father picks up his infant when she cries, thereby increasing the likelihood that she will cry to be picked up again in the future.
• C)A grandmother gives her granddaughter a "time out" when she misbehaves, thereby leading the granddaughter to calm down.
• D)A grandfather gives his grandson $10 for every "A" on his report card, thereby strengthening his grandson's study habits.
• E)A caregiver removes a child from the "block play center" when he is throwing blocks, thereby causing him to cry.

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Definitions:

Current Liability

A current liability is a company's short-term financial obligation that is due within one year or within the normal operating cycle.

Current Asset

Assets expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle of a business, whichever is longer.

Direct Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash flow information from the company's operations is used, as opposed to the indirect method which adjusts net income for accruals.

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been incurred but not yet paid or received at the end of the accounting period.