An Unpleasant Stimulus That,when Removed Following a Health Behavior,increases the Likelihood

question 22

Multiple Choice

An unpleasant stimulus that,when removed following a health behavior,increases the likelihood of the behavior in the future is a(n) :

• A) conditioned stimulus.
• B) unconditioned stimulus.
• C) positive reinforcer.
• D) negative reinforcer.

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Definitions:

Sensory Nerves

Sensory nerves are nerves that transmit information from the sense organs to the brain, allowing for the perception of stimuli.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher-level executive functions.

Pheromone

A biochemical compound that is produced and emitted into the environment by an animal, influencing the behavior or physical state of other members of its species.

Odorant Protein Binding

The process by which odor molecules bind to receptor proteins in the nose, a crucial step in the detection and perception of smells.