Which Type of Consequence Is Correctly Matched with an Example

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which type of consequence is correctly matched with an example?

• A)positive reinforcement - Vickie applies lotion to lessen the discomfort of a small burn.
• B)negative reinforcement - Ella's parents confiscate her car keys for breaking curfew.
• C)positive punishment - Laurel's mother yells at her when she takes $20 from her mom's purse.
• D)negative punishment - Maddie receives a bonus for outstanding work performance.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Tolerance

An adaptive process where increased metabolic activity reduces the effective concentration of a substance, such as a drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Synaptic Fatigue

A temporary decrease in synaptic efficacy after sustained activity, often resulting from the depletion of neurotransmitter supplies.

Cellular Tolerance

Cellular tolerance is a physiological adaptation where increased exposure to a substance, like a drug, leads to a decrease in the substance's effect on cells or tissues.

Intoxicated

The condition of having physical and mental faculties impaired by an excess of alcoholic drink or any substance, leading to altered mood, behavior, and coordination.