One of Your Fellow Students Is Continually Late to Class

question 180

Multiple Choice

One of your fellow students is continually late to class. The professor has tried numerous verbal warnings and recently took points away from the student's grade. Based on the above, the professor's actions are consistent with which of the following reinforcement techniques?

• A) Negative reinforcement
• B) Punishment
• C) Positive reinforcement
• D) Avoidance learning
• E) Rewards enhancement

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Definitions:

Tenant

A person who assumes the temporary legal right to possess property. Also called lessee.

Liability

The state of being legally responsible for something, especially in terms of debts or financial obligations.

Landlord-Tenant Relationship

The legal arrangement and duties between a property owner and a person renting or leasing that property.

Severity

in the context of risk management, describes the extent of impact or damage a risk event could potentially cause.