Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an Independent

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an independent regulatory agency?

• A) National Labor Relations Board
• B) Federal Reserve System Board of Governors
• C) Social Security Administration
• D) Environmental Protection Agency
• E) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Definitions:

Punishing Stimuli

Any stimulus that decreases the likelihood of the behavior that it follows, often used in the context of behavioral psychology and conditioning.

Aggressiveness

A behavior characterized by boldness or assertiveness, with a tendency to confront or attack.

Operant Conditioning

A method in which learning occurs by altering the level of a behavior through the application of reinforcers or punishments.

Immediate Reinforcement

The instant reward or punishment following a behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence in the future.