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Outline the Two Prominent Explanations of Hypnosis

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Outline the two prominent explanations of hypnosis.


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Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only reinforced after a specific number of responses, common in behaviorist psychology.

Fixed-interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Increases

A process or action that causes something to become larger, more numerous, or more significant.

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