The Terms "Positive" and "Negative" in Positive and Negative Reinforcement

question 172

Multiple Choice

The terms "positive" and "negative" in positive and negative reinforcement refer to whether

• A) the behavior is productive or destructive.
• B) the behavior increases or decreases.
• C) something is presented or removed.
• D) reinforcement is larger than or smaller than expected.

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Definitions:

Arachnoid Mater

One of the three layers (meninges) that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord, lying between the dura mater and the pia mater.

Pia Mater

The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and support.

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

The fluid in the subarachnoid space of the meninges and the central canal of the spinal cord.

CNS

Central Nervous System; it comprises the brain and spinal cord, controlling most functions of the body and mind.