Operant Extinction Refers to the Process in Which a Behaviour

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Multiple Choice

Operant extinction refers to the process in which a behaviour is:

• A) weakened because it is positively punished.
• B) weakened because it is no longer reinforced.
• C) weakened because of negative punishment.
• D) strengthened because it is negatively reinforced.

Understand the general functions and regulation of the endocrine system.

Identify the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in hormone secretion.

Distinguish between the roles of different endocrine glands and their hormones.

Recognize the impact of external factors on hormone secretion and function.

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