Behavior Is Decreased By

question 40

Multiple Choice

Behavior is decreased by:

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

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Definitions:

Punished

The application of a consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.

Obsession

An unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone.

Compulsion

A psychological condition marked by the presence of irresistible urges to perform particular actions, often against the individual's conscious wishes.

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels compelled to perform.