Positive and Negative Reinforcers Are Similar in That Both

question 252

Multiple Choice

Positive and negative reinforcers are similar in that both

• A)involve consequences that are aversive
• B)involve presentation of a stimulus following behaviour
• C)are used to strengthen or increase the likelihood of behaviours
• D)are used to weaken or decrease the likelihood of behaviours

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Definitions:

Phosphorous

A reactive, nonmetallic element essential for life, involved in energy transfer and the formation of bones and teeth.

Feldspar

A collection of minerals essential for forming rocks, which are highly prevalent in the Earth's crust and utilized in the production of ceramics and glass.

Hematite

A reddish-black mineral consisting of ferric oxide, commonly used as an iron ore or in pigment production.

Halite

A mineral composed of sodium chloride (NaCl), commonly known as rock salt, which forms by the evaporation of saline water in enclosed basins.