Any Event or Action That Follows a Behavior and Increases

question 21

Multiple Choice

Any event or action that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood that it will occur in the future is a description of

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)positive reinforcement.
• C)negative listening.
• D)positive listening.

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Definitions:

Costs And Expenses Ratio

A financial metric that compares the costs and expenses of a company to its total revenue, indicating the efficiency of its operations.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the good or service that a business produces, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales volume, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Mixed Costs

Expenses that have both fixed and variable components, changing in total with the level of activity but not in proportion.