Anything That Increases the Likelihood That a Behavior Will Occur

question 49

Multiple Choice

Anything that increases the likelihood that a behavior will occur more frequently is called a(n) __________.

• A) aversive control
• B) punishment
• C) antecedent
• D) reinforcer

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Definitions:

Physical

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; involving physical material and phenomena.

Socioemotional

Pertaining to the interrelation of social processes and emotional development or expression.

Cognitive

Related to mental processes such as thinking, learning, memory, and problem-solving.

Multidirectional

Refers to processes that involve changes or movements in more than one direction, highlighting the dynamic and variable nature of certain phenomena.