Punishment Is an Aversive Event That _________ the Frequency of the Behavior

question 98

Multiple Choice

Punishment is an aversive event that _________ the frequency of the behavior it follows.

• A)increases
• B)decreases
• C)eliminates
• D)maintains

Recognize and apply proper sentence construction to avoid grammatical errors.

Understand the use of passive and active voice in business writing and their impact on message clarity.

Understand the significance of parallel construction in enhancing readability.

Understand how to de-emphasize negative information in business communication.

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Definitions:

Net Operating Income

A company's income after all operating expenses are deducted but before interest and taxes are accounted for.

Break-Even

The juncture where overall expenses match the total income, leading to neither a profit nor a loss.

Sales Dollars

The total revenue generated from the sale of goods or services, expressed in monetary value.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's operational activities, calculated as revenues minus the cost of goods sold and all operational expenses, excluding interest and taxes.