Which of These Occurs When a Consequence Decreases the Frequency

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of these occurs when a consequence decreases the frequency or future probability of a behavior?

• A) Negative reinforcement
• B) Positive reinforcement
• C) Punishment
• D) Extinction
• E) None of these

Apply concepts of break-even and profitability analysis to decision-making, including special orders.

Understand the impact of variable and fixed costs on company profits and break-even point.

Learn to analyze the effects of cost structure on business risk and income variability.

Understand the relationship between fixed expenses, margin of safety, and profit.

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Definitions:

Liberal Democracy

A form of government where free and fair elections occur and there is protection of individual rights and freedoms.

Formal Democracy

Involves regular, competitive elections.

Elected Democracy

A form of democracy in which representatives are chosen through the electoral process by the populace to act on their behalf in governing and making policy decisions.

Postmaterialism

Is a theory that claims that growing equality and prosperity in the rich industrialized countries have resulted in a shift from class-based to value-based politics.