Which Group Based on Educational Attainment Has the Highest Rate

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which group based on educational attainment has the highest rate of smoking?

• A) postsecondary graduate
• B) finished high school
• C) some postsecondary
• D) less than high school

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through associations with primary reinforcers.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating an undesirable behavior by introducing a negative stimulus.