In the Past, Parnelli Consistently Drove at High Speeds on City

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the past, Parnelli consistently drove at high speeds on city streets. However, he was pulled over and had to immediately pay a very expensive fine. Afterward, Parnelli very seldom drove at high rates of speed. Which of the following might account for the effect of the lost money resulting from paying the fine?

• A) negative punishment
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) positive punishment
• D) escape conditioning

---

Definitions:

Portfolio

A mix of financial investments encompassing stocks, bonds, commodities, cash, and cash-like assets, also covering mutual funds and ETFs.

Systematic Risk

The risk inherent to the entire market or market segment, which cannot be mitigated through portfolio diversification.

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market, indicating its relative risk.

Market

A place or platform where buyers and sellers come together to trade goods, services, or financial instruments.