Which of These Is Sometimes Called Negative Reinforcement

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of these is sometimes called negative reinforcement?

• A) Avoidance learning
• B) Punishment
• C) Positive reinforcement
• D) Extinction
• E) Neutral learning

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Definitions:

Honor Killing

The act of murdering a family member who is believed to have brought shame to the family, reinforced by cultural or societal norms.

Mercy Killing

The act of deliberately ending the life of a person suffering from an incurable and painful condition, often considered a form of euthanasia.

Serial Murder

The act of murdering three or more individuals over a period of time, with cooling-off periods between each murder.

Mass Murder

The act of murdering multiple people, typically simultaneously or over a very short period, by an individual or group.