In Operant Conditioning, "Positive" Means Something Is Presented, and "Negative

question 6

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, "positive" means something is presented, and "negative" means something is removed. Though part of operant conditioning techniques, ________ is rarely used to modify non-adherent health behaviors.​

• A) ​negative reinforcement
• B) ​positive reinforcement
• C) ​positive punishment
• D) ​negative punishment

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Definitions:

Subsidiary

A company that is controlled by another company, typically referred to as the parent company.

White Knight

When a firm is an acquisition target by an unattractive suitor, a more desirable acquirer is known as a white knight. (The original suitor may be known for particularly ruthless treatment of acquired companies.)

Tender Offers

A public proposal by a person or company inviting shareholders to sell their shares at a specified price.

Greenmail

To avoid an unfriendly acquisition, a firm may buy shares owned by a potential acquirer at a price above the market price of the stock. The above-market payment is greenmail.