Punishment ________ the Rate of Operant Responding,and Negative Reinforcement ________

question 45

Multiple Choice

Punishment ________ the rate of operant responding,and negative reinforcement ________ the rate of operant responding.

• A) increases;decreases
• B) decreases;increases
• C) decreases;decreases
• D) has no effect on;has no effect on

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Relationships

The connections among species or groups of organisms that show how they are related through evolution, often depicted in a phylogenetic tree.

Organisms

Living entities that can function independently, ranging from microscopic bacteria to complex animals and plants.

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher and polymath, whose writings covered diverse fields such as metaphysics, biology, ethics, and politics, significantly influencing Western intellectual history.

Phylogeny

The complete evolutionary history of a group of organisms.