In Operant Conditioning, to Decrease the Likelihood of a Behaviour

question 145

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, to decrease the likelihood of a behaviour, punishment is applied as a ________.

• A)stimulus
• B)response
• C)consequence
• D)reinforcer

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Definitions:

Withholding Their Labor

A form of protest or collective bargaining where workers refuse to work to gain leverage over their employer, typically for better wages or working conditions.

Extract Concessions

The act of obtaining something of value through negotiation or pressure, especially in a political or business context.

Negotiations

The process of discussing and reaching an agreement between parties with differing interests or perspectives, often involving compromise or conciliation.

Resource Mobilization Theory

A theory in social movements highlighting the importance of resources such as money, labor, and social connections for success.