What Does It Mean When the Text Says That the U.S

question 67

Multiple Choice

What does it mean when the text says that the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines use a "carrot and stick" approach?

• A) The method of punishment is similar to Halloween "trick or treat" practices.
• B) The Guidelines reward quick-responding reactive organizations.
• C) The Guidelines offer lower fines to companies that take proactive steps.
• D) The Guidelines ask companies not to emphasize just one area of ethical behavior.
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Fixed Time Interval

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Variable Time Interval

A schedule in operant conditioning where reinforcement is provided after varying intervals of time.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.