Question

Citrus inc., a leading internet service provider, provides its top managers with a bonus every year. however, this year the company performed poorly and its average stock price dropped below the industry standards. the company decided not to reward the managers this time around. this scenario typically illustrates the reinforcement contingency of _____.

a) positive reinforcement
b) extinction punishment
c) negative reinforcement

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "b) extinction punishment".

Explanation: This scenario typically illustrates the reinforcement contingency of extinction punishment.

Because the company in deciding not to reward managers this time, is extinguishing the benefit they had, in the form of punishment for the poor performance of the company.