Any Event Whose Presence Decreases the Likelihood That Ongoing Behavior

question 179

Multiple Choice

Any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behavior will recur is ________.

• A) a secondary reinforcer
• B) punishment
• C) an aversive stimulus
• D) negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Shadow Archetype

The dark side of the personality; the archetype that contains primitive animal instincts.

Society

A structured community of people bound together by similar traditions, institutions, or nationality.

Immoral

Actions or behaviors that are considered wrong or unethical by societal standards.

Deception

The act of concealing the truth or misleading others through false statements or actions.