Felix Swore at His Girlfriend During an Argument One Day

question 48

Multiple Choice

Felix swore at his girlfriend during an argument one day, after which she would not talk to him for a week. As a result, he became much less likely to swear at her. This is best described as an example of

• A) positive reinforcement.
• B) negative reinforcement.
• C) positive punishment.
• D) negative punishment.

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Definitions:

Endoskeleton

An internal support structure of an organism, typical of vertebrates, providing physical support and protection for the body.

Urochordates

A subphylum of chordates; includes the tunicates.

Vertebrates

Animals that possess a backbone or spinal column, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Hemichordata

A phylum of marine animals that share some traits with chordates, such as a dorsal nerve cord, but have distinct features like a stomochord.