Match the Following Terms with Their Descriptions Below

question 41

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms with their descriptions below.
-Agent capable of preventing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms

• A)antibiotic
• B)antibacterial
• C)disinfectant
• D)antimicrobial
• E)antiseptic

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when avoided or removed after a certain behavior, enhances the probability of that behavior occurring again.

Punishing Event

An event or stimulus that decreases the likelihood of the behavior that it follows, often used in behavior modification techniques.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification process where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

Increasing behaviors by presenting positive reinforcers. A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response.