A Negative Reinforcer Is a Stimulus That Is __________And, Thus

question 125

Multiple Choice

A negative reinforcer is a stimulus that is __________and, thus __________ the probability of a response.

• A) removed; increases
• B) removed; decreases
• C) presented; increases
• D) presented; decreases

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Definitions:

Bounded Rationality

The idea that in decision-making, individuals are limited by the information they have, the cognitive limitations of their minds, and the finite amount of time they have to make a decision.

Simple Strategies

Basic methods or approaches used to achieve a goal or solve a problem, often involving straightforward steps.

Irrational Decisions

Choices that are not based on logic or reasoning, often influenced by emotions or incorrect perceptions.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person's ability to use an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering creative problem-solving.