The Basic Sound Units of Any Language Are Called __________

question 90

Multiple Choice

The basic sound units of any language are called __________.

• A) phonemes
• B) sound bytes
• C) semantics
• D) morphemes

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Punishment

A concept in behaviorism that involves applying an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Rewarding Stimulus

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a particular behavior by providing a positive outcome or pleasure when the behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is presented after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.