In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)clinics Report That About 50% of Surrogate

question 39

Multiple Choice

In vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics report that about 50% of surrogate mothers are women who

• A)are married to men in the military.
• B)are married to men who are infertile.
• C)cite spiritual reasons for serving as surrogates.
• D)love being pregnant.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulant that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the introduction of a pleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

An incentive that, when given following an action, enhances the probability of the action occurring again.

Punisher

An aversive stimulus that, when applied following a behavior, decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.