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:

Cholesterol Levels

The amount of cholesterol present in the bloodstream, important for cell membrane structure but can contribute to heart disease when imbalanced.

Psychoactive Drug

Any substance that alters mood, perception, or thought; called a controlled substance if approved for medical use.

Illicit Drug

Substances whose production, sale, or use is prohibited by law, including drugs that are subject to drug control and prohibition policies.

Narcotic

A drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, especially an illegal one.