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A Psychologist Interested in Determining the Effects of a New

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A psychologist interested in determining the effects of a new exercise program on the stress levels of college students who are registered for at least 12 course credits per semester would most likely choose which research method?


Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the likelihood of a particular behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Strategy

A method used to strengthen desired behavior by rewarding positive outcomes or penalizing negative ones to encourage a specific behavior.

Punishment

A consequence applied to decrease or eliminate an unwanted behavior.

Extinction Strategies

Refers to techniques in behavior management that involve eliminating reinforcement for undesired behaviors, leading to their reduction or elimination over time.

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