Taking Away or Removing a Stimulus That Strengthens or Increases

question 60

Multiple Choice

Taking away or removing a stimulus that strengthens or increases a response is called _____.

• A) secondary punishment
• B) primary punishment
• C) negative reinforcement
• D) positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, such as rent, utilities, and payroll, excluding the cost of goods sold.

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The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities.

Sales

The activities involved in selling products or services, or the total amount of goods or services sold.

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