Taking Away or Removing a Stimulus That Strengthens or Increases

question 60

Multiple Choice

Taking away or removing a stimulus that strengthens or increases a response is called _____.

• A) secondary punishment
• B) primary punishment
• C) negative reinforcement
• D) positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A type of skin cancer that arises from the basal cells, which are small, round cells found in the lower part of the epidermis. It is usually caused by long-term exposure to UV radiation from the sun.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A type of skin cancer arising from squamous cells, which are flat cells found in the skin's outer layer, potentially aggressive if untreated.

Sweat Glands

Specialized exocrine glands found in the skin responsible for the production and excretion of sweat, playing a key role in thermoregulation and waste excretion.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.