Agency Theory Is Structured Around the Basic Premise That Bureaucracies

question 13

True/False

Agency theory is structured around the basic premise that bureaucracies are agents that act on behalf of the legislature in a relationship similar to a business contract.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

involves the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior, which in turn increases the likelihood of that behavior in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a stimulus to increase the probability that a behavior will be repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a stimulus following a desired behavior that increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.