Applying a Negative Event to Decrease the Frequency of Undesirable

question 55

Multiple Choice

Applying a negative event to decrease the frequency of undesirable behavior is

• A) Negative reinforcement.
• B) Positive reinforcement.
• C) Extinction.
• D) Punishment.

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Definitions:

Positive Symptoms

Abnormal additions to mental life, including the hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thought frequently experienced by patients with schizophrenia.

Social Withdrawal

The act of avoiding social situations and interactions, often due to anxiety, depression, or preference.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in a conscious and awake state in the absence of external stimuli which have qualities of real perception.

Coping Abilities

The mechanisms and skills that individuals use to manage stress and difficult situations.