Applying a Desirable Consequence to Increase the Likelihood That a Behavior

question 51

Multiple Choice

Applying a desirable consequence to increase the likelihood that a behavior is repeated is known as

• A)positive reinforcement.
• B)negative reinforcement.
• C)intrinsic support.
• D)extrinsic support.
• E)extinction.

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Definitions:

Corporate Employees

Individuals who are employed by corporations and contribute to its operations and success through their work.

Corporate Securities

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Ponzi Scheme

A fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors, which generates returns for older investors through revenue paid by new investors, rather than from legitimate business activities.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

An act that criminalizes specific nonaudit services when provided by a registered accounting firm to an audit client; also increases the punishment for a number of white-collar offenses. Also known as the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002.