A Rat Learns to Press a Lever to Escape from an Electric

question 206

Short Answer

A rat learns to press a lever to escape from an electric shock.This is an example of ____________________.
negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria

The standardized criteria used for the diagnosis of mental disorders, as outlined in the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to an inability to maintain a healthy weight.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight and a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight.