In Behaviour Modification,extinction Occurs When

question 83

Multiple Choice

In behaviour modification,extinction occurs when:

• A)employees are forced to leave the organization.
• B)a behaviour decreases in frequency because it is punished more than reinforced.
• C)employees receive reinforcement less often now than in the past.
• D)employees receive more reinforcement than they should receive.
• E)a behaviour decreases in frequency because no consequence follows it.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric expressing the percentage of each sales dollar remaining after variable costs are subtracted.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price of a unit and its variable costs, indicating how much each unit contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Sales Volume

The total number of units sold within a specific period, often used as an indicator of business performance.