Stock Options Granted Only to the Top Performers Provide an Incentive

question 186

Multiple Choice

Stock options granted only to the top performers provide an incentive for the behavior to continue and for others to aspire to that level.This is an example of

• A) positive reinforcement.
• B) extinction.
• C) avoidance.
• D) retribution.
• E) denial.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or negative outcome or stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a particular behavior.

Aversive Punishment

A type of behavior modification that involves the use of unpleasant stimuli to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding it, thereby increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.