If You Were Explaining the Concept of Punishment to Another

question 78

Multiple Choice

If you were explaining the concept of punishment to another student, the most accurate explanation would be that punishment:

• A)increases the probability of an undesirable response
• B)has the same effects as negative reinforcement
• C)decreases the probability of a response
• D)affects the probability of an unconditioned response's occurring in the future

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Definitions:

Complexes

Psychological concepts referring to a core pattern of emotions, memories, perceptions, and wishes in the personal unconscious organized around a common theme.

Supraordinate

A term used globally to describe a higher level or overarching category or concept that includes subordinate elements or instances.

Self

The individual's conception and expression of their identity, comprising their thoughts, beliefs, and feelings about who they are.

Unconscious Pattern

Behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that operate below the level of conscious awareness, influencing an individual's actions and reactions.