Explain the Principles of Operant Conditioning,clarifying the Differences Among Positive

question 133

Essay

Explain the principles of operant conditioning,clarifying the differences among positive reinforcers,negative reinforcers,and punishments,and between primary and secondary reinforcers.

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Definitions:

Histamine

Substance released from mast cells that causes inflammation.

Allergic Reaction

An immune system response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to the body, such as pollen or certain foods.

Local Regulator

A substance (often a small protein or peptide) that acts near its site of secretion to regulate cellular or physiological activities.

Peripheral Membrane Protein

A protein associated with one of the surfaces of a biological membrane. Compare with integral membrane protein.