If Two Variables Are Negatively Related,they Will Always Be Represented

question 16

Multiple Choice

If two variables are negatively related,they will always be represented by a:

• A)line or curve that slopes downward.
• B)straight line.
• C)horizontal line.
• D)line or curve that slopes upward.

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Definitions:

Counterconditioned

The process of changing a previously undesirable response to a stimulus into a desirable one through conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a particular behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the subject to associate certain behaviors with certain outcomes.

Unconditioned Response

An unconditioned response is a naturally occurring response elicited by an unconditioned stimulus without the need for learning.