Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment all serve to increase the occurrence of a given behavior.
• B) Positive reinforcement serves to increase the occurrence of a given behavior whereas negative reinforcement and punishment serve to decrease its occurrence.
• C) Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement serve to increase the occurrence of a given behavior whereas punishment serves to decrease its occurrence.
• D) Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment all serve to decrease the occurrence of a given behavior.

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Definitions:

Suburban Campus Settings

Educational environments located in the suburban areas that often feature expansive layouts and are situated outside of major urban centers.

Competitive Atmospheres

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Achieve

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