In Operant Conditioning, Positive Reinforcement ______ the Likelihood of Repeating

question 25

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, positive reinforcement ______ the likelihood of repeating a response, negative reinforcement ______ the likelihood of repeating a response, and punishment ______ the likelihood of repeating a response.

• A)strengthens; weakens; weakens
• B)strengthens; strengthens; strengthens
• C)weakens; strengthens; strengthens
• D)strengthens; weakens; strengthens
• E)strengthens; strengthens; weakens

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Definitions:

Credit Sale

A transaction where goods or services are provided to a customer with the agreement that payment will be made at a later date.

Other Comprehensive Income

A component of shareholders' equity that includes income and expenses not recognized in net income, such as unrealized gains and losses on investments.

Unrealized Gains

Increases in the value of an asset that have not been sold, hence not yet converting the gain into cash.

Available-For-Sale Securities

Financial assets that are purchased with the intention of selling before their maturity date, not held for long-term investment.