In the Context of Reinforcement Contingencies, Which of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the context of reinforcement contingencies, which of the following is a similarity between punishment and extinction?

• A) Both are forms of reinforcement that weaken behavior.
• B) Both follow behaviors with desirable consequences.
• C) Both are types of negative reinforcement.
• D) Both involve withholding negative consequences.

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Definitions:

Bulimia

Also known as Bulimia Nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Uncontrollable Overeating

a compulsive urge to eat large amounts of food, often quickly, regardless of hunger levels or physical needs.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels the urge to repeat over and over.

Anorexia

A serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.