Bonds That May Be Exchanged for Common Stock at the Option

question 72

Multiple Choice

Bonds that may be exchanged for common stock at the option of the bondholders are called

• A)options.
• B)convertible bonds.
• C)callable bonds.
• D)stock bonds.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcement

A stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need and inherently reinforces a behavior, such as food for hunger.

Continuous Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement in which every correct response is reinforced, leading to rapid learning but also rapid extinction of the behavior once reinforcement ceases.

Secondary Reinforcement

A process wherein a stimulus reinforces a behavior because it is associated with a primary reinforcer (e.g., praise that becomes rewarding because it is linked to receiving a physical reward).

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.