Negative Reinforcement

question 144

Multiple Choice

Negative reinforcement

• A) decreases the probability of a response.
• B) is less effective than positive reinforcement.
• C) is another term for punishment.
• D) increases the probability of a response

Recognize the diversity among protists and their modes of nutrition.

Differentiate between various reproductive strategies in algae and protists.

Describe the structure and function of key cellular components specific to algae and protists.

Explain the evolutionary relationships among algae, protists, and other kingdoms.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Attributions

Refers to the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, often leading to an alteration in one of the beliefs or attitudes.

Boring Task

A task or activity that is perceived as monotonous and uninteresting to an individual.