"Negative Reinforcement" Refers to the Reinforcing Effect That Follows the Removal

question 20

Multiple Choice

"Negative reinforcement" refers to the reinforcing effect that follows the removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus.Negative reinforcement thus explains:

• A)the motivation for a novice drug user to administer a pleasurable drug for the first time.
• B)the tolerance that develops with continued use of a pleasurable drug.
• C)the motivation to re-administer a drug when physically dependent.
• D)the aversive symptoms during the "abstinence syndrome."

Recognize the importance of adhering to the accrual basis of accounting.

Understand the concepts of prepaid expenses, unearned revenues, and accrued expenses.

Analyze the impact of adjusting entries on financial statements.

Distinguish between the cash basis and accrual basis of accounting.

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