An Athletic Team Almost Always Wins the Game When They

question 849

Multiple Choice

An athletic team almost always wins the game when they play at "home" but they seldom win a game played "on the road." Their winning appears to be influenced by where the game is played.This illustrates the operant principle of

• A) shaping.
• B) punishment.
• C) extinction.
• D) stimulus control.

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Definitions:

Physical Screening

The process of checking a person's body using tests, physical examinations, or other procedures to detect potential health issues.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often applied to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Behavioral Sequence

A series of actions or behaviors that occur in a particular order or pattern.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an adverse stimulus strengthens or increases the probability of a behavior.