In Which Disorder Is the Neural Control of the Breathing

question 3

Multiple Choice

In which disorder is the neural control of the breathing cycle disrupted? ​

• A)emphysema
• B)asthma ​
• C)lung cancer
• D)bronchitis
• E)apnea ​

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A type of conditioning where an unfavorable outcome or event is removed after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

A technique used in behavior modification that involves presenting an undesirable consequence or removing a desirable stimulus following unwanted behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a response is sometimes reinforced, leading to more resistant behavior to extinction than continuous reinforcement.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward follows every correct response, often used to establish or strengthen new behaviors.