Negative Reinforcement Occurs When the Introduction of a Consequence Increases

question 100

True/False

Negative reinforcement occurs when the introduction of a consequence increases or maintains the frequency or future probability of a behaviour.

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Definitions:

Accounting Profits

The difference between a company's total revenue and its explicit costs, not including opportunity costs.

Savings Account

A deposit account held at a bank or financial institution that pays interest but typically has limited transactions.

Loan

Borrowed money that is expected to be paid back with interest to the lender, according to agreed terms and conditions.

Economic Profits

The difference between total revenues and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing profits exceeding the opportunity costs of all resources used by a firm.