The Autoimmune Disease Multiple Sclerosis May Result from Infection with Human

question 71

Short Answer

The autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis may result from infection with human herpesvirus (3/4/6/8).

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Definitions:

Delayed or Partial Reinforcement

A principle in behavior psychology where a reward is not given every time a desired behavior is exhibited, making the response more resilient to extinction.

Continuous, Immediate Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where a desired behavior is rewarded every time it occurs, without delay.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when introduced after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Negative Reinforcers

In behavioral psychology, an unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the frequency of that behavior.