A Reinforcer That Adds Something Rewarding to a Situation Is

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Multiple Choice

A reinforcer that adds something rewarding to a situation is called a(n) __________ reinforcer.

• A)positive
• B)additive
• C)primary
• D)secondary

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Definitions:

Structuralism

An early school of psychology that sought to understand the structure of the mind by breaking down mental processes into their most basic components.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling communication and response to stimuli.

Gestalt Psychologists

Professionals in psychology who emphasize the idea that the whole of anything is greater than its parts, focusing on how people perceive and experience objects as complete patterns or configurations.

Psychodynamic Approach

A psychological perspective that analyzes how behavior springs from unconscious drives and conflicts, heavily influenced by the work of Freud.