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

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Definitions:

Shoulders And Arms

Parts of the human body where the shoulders are the joints connecting the upper arms to the torso, facilitating arm movement.

Control

In experiments, the standard that conditions are compared against to test the effect of variables.

Emotional Bond

A deep, affectionate connection formed between individuals, characterized by feelings of attachment, love, or trust.

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between individuals, especially from early childhood, influencing personal relationships and behavior patterns throughout life.