Positive Reinforcement and Positive Punishment Are Similar in That Both

question 87

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement and positive punishment are similar in that both:

• A) produce an increase in the probability of a behavior
• B) produce a decrease in the probability of a behavior
• C) involve the administration of a stimulus
• D) involve the removal of a stimulus

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Definitions:

Production Technique

Methods or processes used in the creation of goods or services, often focusing on increasing efficiency or quality.

Coordination Problem

Challenges that arise when parties involved in economic activity must align their plans and actions to effectively achieve their objectives.

Central Planning

An economic system where the government makes all decisions about the production and distribution of goods and services, often found in socialist economies.

Chain Reaction

A sequence of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to take place, often leading to a self-sustaining series.