A Punisher Is Any Outcome Presented ___________ a Behavior That

question 89

Multiple Choice

A punisher is any outcome presented ___________ a behavior that ___________ the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.

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

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.

Distress

Negative stress, the kind felt during an illness or when going through a divorce.

Major Life Changes

Significant events or transitions in a person's life that require adaptation, such as marriage, divorce, moving to a new location, or significant loss.

Cognitive Appraisal

The thinking evaluation of an event or situation that varies from person to person and, for an individual, from day to day.