According to the Theory of Operant Conditioning, When the Removal

question 136

Multiple Choice

According to the theory of operant conditioning, when the removal of a stimulus, after a response has occurred, decreases the likelihood of the response occurring again, the process is referred to as:

• A)positive reinforcement
• B)positive punishment
• C)negative punishment
• D)negative reinforcement

Understand the components and calculation of the price-earnings ratio for a corporation.

Learn the calculation of total dividends paid and dividend yield.

Understand the process for calculating book value per ordinary share.

Ability to compute earnings per share for a corporation.

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Definitions:

Operations

Operations refer to the day-to-day activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders; it encompasses everything from manufacturing goods to providing services.

Division of Income

The allocation of profit among different heads or sections for financial analysis or taxation purposes.

Capital Contributions

The funds or assets contributed to a company by its owners or shareholders to increase equity.

Beginning Capital Balance

The total funds noted in a corporation's books at the beginning of a fiscal period.