An Unpleasant Stimulus Presented to a Person or Animal That

question 167

Multiple Choice

An unpleasant stimulus presented to a person or animal that decreases the probability of a particular response is known as __________.

• A) punishment by application
• B) punishment by removal
• C) negative reinforcement
• D) negative expectation

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Definitions:

Acreage Limitation

Policies or regulations that restrict the amount of land that can be used or owned, often for agricultural purposes.

Import Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on goods imported from other countries, often to protect domestic industries.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, due to higher market prices.

Consumer Surplus

The contrast between the total price consumers are prepared to pay for a good or service and what they end up paying in reality.