Any Event Whose Presence Decreases the Likelihood That Ongoing Behavior

question 158

Multiple Choice

Any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behavior will recur is __________.

• A)a secondary reinforcer
• B)an aversive stimulus
• C)punishment
• D)negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Receiving

The act of accepting or taking in something offered, often in the context of communication, goods, services, or ideas.

Sending

The act of delivering, dispatching, or transmitting information, messages, or goods from one place or person to another.

Reflection

The process of contemplating one's thoughts, feelings, and actions to learn or gain insights from experiences.

Misunderstandings

Situations or scenarios where there is a failure to understand something correctly or where there is a difference in interpretation.