The Process by Which a Stimulus Strengthens or Increases the Probability

question 350

Multiple Choice

The process by which a stimulus strengthens or increases the probability of the response that it follows is called:

• A) reinforcement.
• B) latent learning.
• C) higher-order conditioning.
• D) classical conditioning.

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Definitions:

Dividend Next Year

Dividend next year refers to the projected or announced dividend payments that a company is expected to distribute to its shareholders in the upcoming fiscal year.

Sales Growth

The increase in sales over a specific period, indicating the financial health and expansion rate of a company.

Required Return

The least annual profit percentage that attracts firms or individuals to place investments in a specific security or project.

Dividend Yield

A ratio reflecting the yearly dividend payments of a company as a proportion of its stock price.