A Benign Growth That May Occur in the Intestines Is

question 182

Multiple Choice

A benign growth that may occur in the intestines is a(n) :

• A) diverticulum.
• B) polyp.
• C) ileus.
• D) plica.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A stimulus or event that decreases the likelihood of the behavior that it follows occurring again in the future.

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a period without exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.