Which Is Not Considered an "Anticompetitive Practice

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which is not considered an "anticompetitive practice"?

• A)Firms threaten to destroy competitors through innovation.
• B)A firm forces competitors to compete on prices.
• C)A firm prevents the entry of new rivals.
• D)Firms share intellectual property that may be helpful for research and development.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a response.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior recurring, often by introducing a negative outcome or removing a positive condition.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Negative Punishment

In behavioral psychology, it refers to the removal of a desirable stimulus after a behavior occurs to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.