The Statement That Is Not Correct About Behavioural Theory of Motivation

question 19

Multiple Choice

The statement that is not correct about behavioural theory of motivation is:

• A) It emphasises the centrality of external events in directing behaviour.
• B) Reinforcers increase the likelihood of particular behaviours.
• C) Negative reinforcers are stimulus events that are imposed to discourage certain behaviours.
• D) Consequences for poor behaviour decrease the likelihood of the behaviour being repeated.

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Definitions:

Collection Time

The average period that it takes for a business to receive payments owed, in terms of receivables, from its customers and clients.

Preauthorized Payments

Financial arrangements allowing a payee to automatically withdraw money from a payer's bank account for recurring bills or subscriptions.

Collection Time

The duration it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers.

Lockbox System

A service provided by banks to companies for the receipt of payment from customers, whereby payments are sent directly to a post office box, rather than to the company, to expedite the deposit process.