Sigmund Enters into a Contract with Carl

question 23

Multiple Choice

Sigmund enters into a contract with Carl. The terms are that Sigmund will purchase all the gasoline that he wants to purchase in 2011, at a price of $2.50 per gallon, and Carl agrees to sell on those terms. This is an example of a(n) :

• A) valid promise.
• B) illusory promise.
• C) voidable promise.
• D) implied promise.

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Definitions:

ABA Design

A research design involving three phases: a baseline (A), an intervention (B), and then a return to baseline (A) to assess the effect of the intervention.

Reinforcement Program

A structured system designed to promote and strengthen desired behaviors through the use of rewards or punishments.

Multiple-baseline Design

A research method used in behavioral analysis to assess the effect of an intervention across multiple scenarios, behaviors, or subjects by introducing the intervention at different times.

Across Behaviors

Pertains to the examination or comparison of actions or responses in different situations or contexts.