Operant Conditioning Operates on the Principle That Behaviors Occur More

question 175

Multiple Choice

Operant conditioning operates on the principle that behaviors occur more often when they are ________.

• A) modeled
• B) punished
• C) ignored
• D) reinforced

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Definitions:

Emotion-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves trying to reduce the negative emotional responses associated with stress, such as by seeking support or reinterpreting the problem.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity that increases heart rate and the body's use of oxygen, improving cardiovascular fitness, such as running, cycling, or swimming.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter important in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning.

Endorphins

Peptides produced by the central nervous system and the pituitary gland that act as neurotransmitters and have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine.