Negative Reinforcement________ the Rate of Operant Responding,and Punishment________ the Rate

question 22

Multiple Choice

Negative reinforcement________ the rate of operant responding,and punishment________ the rate of operant responding.

• A) increases;decreases
• B) decreases;increases
• C) decreases;decreases
• D) has no effect on;decreases

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Definitions:

Extraordinary Loss

Unusual and infrequent charges that are reported separately on a company's income statement, outside of its regular business operations.

Discontinued Operations

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Disposal

The act of getting rid of an asset through sale, exchange, retirement, or destruction.

Continuing Operations

The segments or activities of a business that are expected to continue for the foreseeable future, distinguishing from those being discontinued or sold.