In Skinnerian Conditioning, the Word "Reinforcement" Means

question 8

Multiple Choice

In Skinnerian conditioning, the word "reinforcement" means:

• A)The relationship between two stimuli, where the presence of one is contiguous with the presence of the other
• B)A stimulus that follows the emission of a response which renders the same response less probable in the future
• C)Reward
• D)Punishment
• E)A stimulus that follows the emission of a response which renders the same response more probable in the future

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Definitions:

Organization Expense

Organization expense refers to the costs associated with forming a business entity, such as legal fees, filing fees, and costs of issuing stock.

Paid in Capital in Excess

Financial capital received from investors above the par value of the shares issued, also known as additional paid-in capital.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company’s profits through dividends.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which does not necessarily match its market value.