In the Context of the Reinforcement Theory, Reinforcers Are ________

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the context of the reinforcement theory, reinforcers are ________.

• A) those consequences that immediately follow a behavior and increase the probability that the behavior will be repeated
• B) punishments or rewards that are given out for negative or positive employee behavior, respectively
• C) the specific, unambiguous goals that have been set for employees as a standard for measuring their performance
• D) the supervisors or managers who have the responsibility of monitoring and reinforcing desired employee behavior

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Definitions:

User Cost

The opportunity cost of using a durable good or natural resource, representing the foregone benefits from not preserving the asset for future use.

Present Value

The present-day value of a future amount of money or series of payments, calculated using a particular return rate.

Renewable Natural Resources

Natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and biomass.

Exhausted

in an economic context, often relates to resources or options that have been fully utilized or depleted.