Delivery of an Aversive Stimulus Which Causes a Reduction in Responding

question 18

Multiple Choice

Delivery of an aversive stimulus which causes a reduction in responding is called ______.

• A)positive punishment
• B)negative punishment
• C)omission training
• D)response cost

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Definitions:

Existentialism

A philosophical theory emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice, positing that individuals create the meanings of their lives.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated in an experiment to see if it affects the outcome or dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In scientific research, the variable that is tested and measured to determine if it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

Self-critical

A tendency to evaluate oneself harshly, focusing on one’s flaws and shortcomings.