Any Event Whose Reduction or Termination Increases the Likelihood That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Any event whose reduction or termination increases the likelihood that an ongoing behavior will recur is a(n) ________.

• A) positive reinforcer
• B) antecedent
• C) negative reinforcer
• D) punisher

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Definitions:

Clinical Picture

A comprehensive representation of a patient's current and past medical history and symptoms.

Syndrome

A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.

Participant Observer

A research method in which the researcher becomes actively involved in the group or situation being studied while also observing it.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, an authoritative guide for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders.