The Terms "Positive" and "Negative" in Positive and Negative Reinforcement

question 172

Multiple Choice

The terms "positive" and "negative" in positive and negative reinforcement refer to whether

• A) the behavior is productive or destructive.
• B) the behavior increases or decreases.
• C) something is presented or removed.
• D) reinforcement is larger than or smaller than expected.

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Definitions:

Net Sales

The revenue from goods or services sold after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and any discounts allowed.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses are costs associated with running a business day-to-day, excluding costs linked to producing goods and services.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.

Asset Turnover Ratio

A financial metric that measures the efficiency of a company's use of its assets in generating sales revenue; calculated by dividing sales by total assets.