Cyclic Variations in the Occurrence of Pneumonia and Influenza Mortality

question 9

Multiple Choice

Cyclic variations in the occurrence of pneumonia and influenza mortality may reflect:

• A) seasonal variations in cases of influenza.
• B) the fact that influenza is a disappearing disorder.
• C) long-term changes in mortality trends.
• D) seasonal variations in cases of influenza and the fact that influenza is a disappearing disorder.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a favorable stimulus is removed after a certain behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where a desirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior, increasing the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A method in behaviorism that involves the addition of an unfavorable outcome in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future.