Making Behavior Occur Less Often by Ignoring or Not Reinforcing

question 12

Multiple Choice

Making behavior occur less often by ignoring or not reinforcing it is called:

• A) punishment.
• B) positive reinforcement.
• C) extinction.
• D) negative reinforcement.
• E) shaping.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operational costs, are deducted from revenue.

Variable Expenses

Costs that vary in proportion to the level of activity or volume of goods produced.

Management Accounting

The field of accounting aimed at providing managers within the company with the financial information necessary to make informed business decisions.