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.

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Definitions:

Deposit

An upfront payment or security placed in trust or as a guarantee for the fulfillment of an obligation or purchase.

Majority

More than half of a particular group or amount; often referring to the greater part of a specific population or quantity.

Repudiated

Refers to the rejection or denial of a claim or contract.

Binding

Describes an agreement, contract, or decision that is legally enforceable, requiring parties involved to adhere to the terms set forth.