When Reinforcement for a Behavior Is Removed, the Consequence Will

question 77

Multiple Choice

When reinforcement for a behavior is removed, the consequence will be ​

• A)an immediate weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• B)a brief increase in the frequency with which the behavior is performed, followed by the weakening and eventual disappearance of the behavior.
• C)the emergence of superstitious behavior designed to reinstitute the reinforcement.
• D)unpredictable unless more information about the nature of the behavior is provided.

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Definitions:

Exteroceptors

Exteroceptors are sensory receptors that receive stimuli from the external environment, such as light, sound, and temperature, providing information about the external world.

Interoceptors

Sensory receptors located within the body's internal organs that provide information about the internal environment.

Positive Feedback

A biological mechanism in which the end product of a process enhances or accelerates that process.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints, providing information about body position and movement by detecting changes in muscle tension and joint activity.