When Reinforcement for a Behavior Is Removed, the Consequence Will

question 77

Multiple Choice

When reinforcement for a behavior is removed, the consequence will be ​

• A)an immediate weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• B)a brief increase in the frequency with which the behavior is performed, followed by the weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• C)the emergence of superstitious behavior designed to reinstitute the reinforcement.
• D)unpredictable unless more information about the nature of the behavior is provided.

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Definitions:

Financial Planning

The process of creating and managing a strategic plan for a person's or organization's financial affairs.

Short-Term

Relating to or occurring over a short period of time, typically less than one year, often used in finance to describe assets or liabilities.

Long-Term

Refers to holding or considering an investment, obligation, or strategy for a duration that exceeds the short-term period, often years.

Alternative Scenarios

Different potential future events or conditions that are considered for planning, risk assessment, and strategic decision making.