Radiation Results from the Breaking Apart of the Nucleus of an Atom

question 98

True/False

Radiation results from the breaking apart of the nucleus of an atom.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because it removes or diminishes a negative outcome or stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often by introducing a negative outcome or removing a positive stimulus.

Public Health Agency

An organization that focuses on protecting and improving the health of populations by carrying out disease prevention, health education, and policy advocacy.