About Half of All Psychologists Specialize in ________ Psychology

question 15

Multiple Choice

About half of all psychologists specialize in ________ psychology.

• A) social or developmental
• B) physiological or experimental
• C) clinical or counseling
• D) personality or developmental

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the context of operant conditioning that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding behavior towards or away from certain responses.

Operant Response

A behavior that is modified by its consequences, including rewards or punishments, as described in operant conditioning theory.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often referring to behaviors increased in frequency or intensity due to positive or negative reinforcement.