What Has Occurred When There Is a Decrease in the Likelihood

question 154

Multiple Choice

What has occurred when there is a decrease in the likelihood or rate of a target response?

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

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Definitions:

Mental Phenomena

Any cognitive, emotional, and perceptual experiences or activities of the mind.

Brain Structures

The distinct anatomical parts of the brain, each having specialized functions, such as the cerebellum for coordination and the hippocampus for memory.

Pituitary Gland

A small gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various physiological processes including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.