The Onset of an Unpleasant Event That Reduces the Frequency

question 296

Multiple Choice

The onset of an unpleasant event that reduces the frequency of a target behavior is referred to as

• A)positive punishment.
• B)negative punishment.
• C)negative reinforcement.
• D)response cost.

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Definitions:

Industry-Wide Ratios

Comparative metrics that evaluate the financial health or performance of companies across a specific industry, facilitating benchmarking.

Benchmark

A Benchmark is a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Inventory Turnover Ratio

A metric showing how many times a company has sold and replaced its inventory over a specific period, indicating efficiency in sales and inventory management.

Inventory Accounting Method

Techniques used to calculate the cost of goods sold and value of inventory, including FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average cost methods.