Lon Enters into a Contract to Mine Limestone in Mica's

question 55

Multiple Choice

Lon enters into a contract to mine limestone in Mica's quarry, sell it, and share the profits on its sale with Mica. If the duties under this contract are discharged like those under most contracts, the duties will be

• A) assigned.
• B) breached.
• C) performed.
• D) rescinded.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

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

Cumulative Record

A continuous record that shows the total number of times a response occurs in a given time period.

Steep Slope

A surface of which one end or side is at a much higher level than another, making an angle with the horizontal surface that is more pronounced.

Reinforcement Contingencies

Conditions in which the delivery of rewards or punishments are contingent upon a specific behavior, used to increase or decrease the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence.