The Drawbacks of Using Punishment Become More of a Problem

question 539

Multiple Choice

The drawbacks of using punishment become more of a problem as the punishment

• A)is varied in the types used.
• B)increases in severity.
• C)is used intermittently.
• D)becomes contingent on the target response.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing the financial gain in conducting business activities.

Rate of Return

The increase or decrease in the value of an investment over a set time frame, shown as a percent of the investment's original price.

Assets

Economic resources owned or controlled by an individual, corporation, or country that are expected to provide future benefits, including cash, real estate, and intellectual property.

Equity Capital

Equity Capital is the amount of money that is invested in a company by its owners, in exchange for ownership interest in the company.