When an Event Following a Response Weakens an Organism's Tendency

question 53

Multiple Choice

When an event following a response weakens an organism's tendency to make that response, it is termed

• A) punishment.
• B) extinction.
• C) negative reinforcement.
• D) positive reinforcement.

Understand the characteristics and symptoms of different personality disorders.

Identify the relationship between personality traits and various psychological disorders as outlined in DSM-5.

Grasp the genetic components and inheritance patterns of personality disorders.

Understand the underlying psychological mechanisms of mood disorders.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

Interracial

Pertaining to relationships or marriages between people of different racial backgrounds.

Intraracial

Pertaining to relationships or interactions that occur within the same racial group.

Victim-precipitated

Victim-precipitated refers to situations in which a victim’s actions or behavior contribute to the occurrence of a crime against them.