Punishment Functions to Decrease the Likelihood of a Behaviour, While

question 465

Multiple Choice

Punishment functions to decrease the likelihood of a behaviour, while negative reinforcement serves to __________ a behaviour.

• A)maintain
• B)increase the likelihood of
• C)weaken
• D)strengthen

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Definitions:

Very-Low-Calorie

Referring to a dietary plan that drastically restricts calorie intake to promote quick weight loss.

Weight-Loss Program

A structured plan designed to help individuals lose weight through diet, exercise, and sometimes behavioral therapy.

Bingeing

Engaging in excessive or uncontrolled indulgence in food or drink.

Compensatory Behaviors

Actions taken to counteract or make up for something, often seen in psychological contexts like eating disorders.