The Method for Increasing Behaviors That Allow an Organism to Escape

question 22

Multiple Choice

The method for increasing behaviors that allow an organism to escape or avoid an unpleasant consequence is referred to as ____.

• A)positive punishment
• B)positive reinforcement
• C)negative punishment
• D)negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Control

In a business context, the ability to direct the management and policies of a company, often through the ownership of a majority of shares.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a corporation, thus having partial ownership and interest in the company.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, which provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.

Patent Rights

Legal rights granted to an inventor or assignee to exclusively exploit an invention for a certain period of time.