Any Stimulus That Follows a Behavior and Decreases the Likelihood

question 168

Multiple Choice

Any stimulus that follows a behavior and decreases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated is called a(n) ________.

• A) aversive stimulus
• B) punisher
• C) negative reinforcer
• D) antecedent

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Definitions:

Impedance

The total opposition a circuit presents to the flow of alternating current, combining both resistance and reactance.

Low-pass Filters

Electronic circuits that pass signals with a frequency lower than a certain cutoff frequency and attenuate signals with frequencies higher than the cutoff frequency.

Inductor

A passive electrical component used in circuits to store energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through it.

Load Resistor

A resistor used within an electrical or electronic circuit to impose a specific load, often for testing, stabilizing, or controlling current flow.