A Stimulus That Signals Whether a Certain Response or Behaviour

question 19

Multiple Choice

A stimulus that signals whether a certain response or behaviour is likely to be followed by reward or punishment is called a

• A) generalizable stimulus.
• B) discriminative stimulus.
• C) differentiating stimulus.
• D) reinforcing stimulus.

---

Definitions:

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living and interacting within a specific area at a given time.

Percent

Percent denotes a part or fraction of a whole, specifically expressing a number as a fraction of 100.

Klüver-Bucy Syndrome

A rare cerebral neurological disorder characterized by inappropriate sexual behavior, putting objects in the mouth, and a tendency to explore everything visually.

Inappropriate Sexual Activity

Sexual behavior that is deemed unacceptable or deviant by societal norms and laws.