Presenting a Stimulus to a Person or Animal That Decreases

question 9

Multiple Choice

Presenting a stimulus to a person or animal that decreases the probability of a particular response is known as

• A)positive punishment.
• B)negative punishment.
• C)negative reinforcement.
• D)vicarious punishment.

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Definitions:

Genetic Locus

A specific, fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is located.

X Chromosomes

One of the two sex chromosomes, present in both males (XY) and females (XX), that determine sexual differentiation in humans.

Phenylalanine Hydroxylase

An enzyme that converts phenylalanine into tyrosine, thus playing a crucial role in amino acid metabolism.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to developmental problems if untreated.