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:

Emotional Arousal

The state of being emotionally stimulated or excited, which can affect both physiological and psychological functioning.

Observable Behavior

Any action or reaction of a person or animal that can be directly seen or measured.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities that include thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Introspection

Deliberate looking into one’s own cognitive processes to examine one’s thoughts and emotions.