A Debenture Is

question 190

Multiple Choice

A debenture is

• A) a lengthy legal document stating the conditions under which a bond has been issued.
• B) a secured bond that is secured by unspecified assets.
• C) a bond secured by specific asset.
• D) an unsecured bond that only creditworthy firms can issue.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

Variable interval refers to a type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, leading to a steady and resistant response rate.

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule where a reward is given after a predetermined time period has passed following a response.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of correct responses, often leading to high rates of response.