What Refers to a Behavior That Stops Occurring Because It

question 40

Multiple Choice

What refers to a behavior that stops occurring because it is no longer followed by a positive consequence?

• A) Reinforcement
• B) Punishment
• C) Extinction
• D) Generalization

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A complex, long-term medical illness, affecting about 1% of Americans, characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

Concordance Rate

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Postpartum Psychosis

A rare but severe mental illness that can affect a new mother after childbirth, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and extreme confusion.

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