In the Context of Reinforcement Contingencies, Which of the Following

question 102

Multiple Choice

In the context of reinforcement contingencies, which of the following is a difference between negative reinforcement and punishment?

• A) Negative reinforcement weakens behavior, whereas punishment strengthens behavior.
• B) Negative reinforcement is also referred to as extinction, whereas punishment is also referred to as avoidance learning.
• C) Unlike punishment, negative reinforcement withholds an unpleasant consequence when employees perform a specific behavior.
• D) Unlike punishment, negative reinforcement weakens behavior by following behaviors with undesirable consequences.

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Definitions:

Functional Organization

An organizational structure where the company is divided into departments based on their functions or specialties, such as marketing, finance, and operations.

Collaborative Structure

An organizational format that promotes teamwork and joint efforts across departments or groups to achieve common objectives.

Matrix Structure

A management approach that organizes employees by both function and product, allowing for more efficient communication across departments.

Binding Minimum Wage

A fixed minimum salary that employers are legally obligated to pay their employees, typically set above the equilibrium wage, leading to potential surpluses in labor.