One of the Primary Principles of Punishment States That

question 39

Multiple Choice

One of the primary principles of punishment states that

• A) punishment is much more effective than reinforcement.
• B) punishment is really just another form of negative reinforcement.
• C) punishment must never be given contingently.
• D) a punisher can be either the onset of an unpleasant event or the removal of a positive state of affairs.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Reuptake

The process by which neurotransmitters are taken back into the synaptic vesicles of the neuron after being released into the synaptic cleft.

Opiate Drugs

A classification of narcotics derived from the opium poppy plant, often used for pain relief but also associated with a high potential for addiction and abuse.

Endorphins

Naturally occurring peptides in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine.