Identify the Quantity and Quality of the Following Statement Form

question 34

Multiple Choice

Identify the quantity and quality of the following statement form. There is an S that is not P.

• A)quantity: universal; quality: affirmative
• B)quantity: universal; quality: negative
• C)quantity: particular; quality: affirmative
• D)quantity: particular; quality: negative
• E)None of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal or avoidance after a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when avoided or removed after a certain behavior, enhances the probability of that behavior occurring again.

Punishing Event

An event or stimulus that decreases the likelihood of the behavior that it follows, often used in behavior modification techniques.