Negative Reinforcement Is Best Thought of As

question 107

Multiple Choice

Negative reinforcement is best thought of as:

• A)reinforcement for an undesirable activity.
• B)punishment.
• C)something that was predicted to serve as reinforcement but did not do so.
• D)stimuli whose termination or removal increases behavior.

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Definitions:

Donors

Individuals who provide blood, organs, tissues, or other biological materials for medical purposes.

Acid-Base Balance

The mechanism that the human body uses to maintain a stable pH level in its fluids and tissues.

Respiratory Mechanisms

The physiological processes involved in the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the body.

Renal Mechanisms

The processes and functions carried out by the kidneys to regulate body fluids, electrolytes, and waste product removal.