A Reinforcer Is a Consequence That ______________ the Likelihood of a Behavior

question 217

Multiple Choice

A reinforcer is a consequence that ______________ the likelihood of a behavior, and a punisher is a consequence that ____________ the likelihood of a behavior.

• A) increases; increases
• B) decreases; decreases
• C) decreases; increases
• D) increases; decreases

Interpret the limitations of observational studies in establishing causality.

Recognize the importance of sample selection and its implications for research findings.

Analyze the scope and nature of conclusions that can be drawn from experimental studies.

Understand the role of factors and treatments in experimental design.

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Definitions:

Decoding

The process of interpreting and making sense of a message or symbol system, such as reading or understanding spoken language.

Recall

The process of retrieving information from memory without the aid of cues.

Flashbulb Memories

Detailed and vivid memories of surprising and emotionally significant events that appear to be recorded in the mind like a photograph.

Eidetic Memories

The ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with extreme precision and in seemingly unlimited volume, often referred to as photographic memory.