A Negative Goal Is One from Which Behavior Is Directed

question 35

Multiple Choice

A negative goal is one from which behavior is directed away, and is often referred to as a(n) ________.

• A) declining object
• B) approach object
• C) interactive object
• D) autonomous object
• E) avoidance object

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