The Process in Which a Response Decreases the Frequency of a Behaviour

question 274

Multiple Choice

The process in which a response decreases the frequency of a behaviour by the subsequent removal of a stimulus is called _____________.

• A)negative reinforcement
• B)response cost punishment
• C)aversive punishment
• D)contingency punishment

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Definitions:

Negotiable Instruments

Financial documents that promise payment to the bearer or named party and can be transferred by endorsement or delivery, such as checks, promissory notes, and bills of exchange.

Writing Requirement

A legal criterion under certain statutes, such as the Statute of Frauds, that mandates certain contracts must be in written form to be legally enforceable.

Promissory Note

A written promise to pay a specified sum of money to a designated person or entity, at a determinable future time or on demand.

Revolving Line of Credit

A credit arrangement that allows a borrower to use, repay, and re-borrow funds up to a specified credit limit.