Negative Reinforcement Is Best Thought of As

question 121

Multiple Choice

Negative reinforcement is best thought of as:

• A) reinforcement for an undesirable activity.
• B) punishment.
• C) something that was predicted to serve as reinforcement but did not do so.
• D) stimuli whose termination or removal increases the behavior that precedes it.

---

Definitions:

Heavy Traffic

A condition on roadways characterized by high vehicle density and slow movement, often leading to congestion.

Alone Time

Periods spent in solitude, which can be beneficial for personal reflection, relaxation, and creativity.

Emotion-focused Coping

Strategies designed to manage emotional distress rather than dealing with the root problem.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy for dealing with stress by tackling the problem directly, aimed at changing or eliminating the source of the stress.