The Removal of an Unpleasant Stimulus Following a Target Behavior

question 129

Multiple Choice

The removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a target behavior is called _____ reinforcement.

• A)secondary
• B)ratio
• C)partial
• D)negative

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Definitions:

Somnambulism

Also known as sleepwalking, it is a disorder that occurs during deep sleep, resulting in walking or performing other complex behaviors while asleep.

K-complex

A brainwave pattern seen in stage 2 sleep, characterized by a brief, high-voltage peak followed by a slower wave, thought to represent a form of sleep-based sensory processing.

Depressant

A substance that slows down the central nervous system, reducing arousal and stimulation in the body.

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.