The Main Purpose of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

question 65

True/False

The main purpose of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is to ensure that creditors are always paid by debtors. 

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding behavior accordingly.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus after a desired behavior is exhibited, making the behavior more likely to happen in the future.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

People's Response

The reactions or responses provided by individuals or groups to various stimuli or situations.