Constance Used to Really Enjoy Playing Softball on Her School

question 215

Multiple Choice

Constance used to really enjoy playing softball on her school team, but last week she got hit in the head by a line drive, and since then she hasn't wanted to play softball.Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that for Constance, being hit by a line drive acted as a:

• A)negative punisher for playing baseball
• B)negative reinforcer for playing baseball
• C)positive punisher for playing baseball
• D)conditioned stimulus for playing baseball

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