According to Skinner, __________ Discourages a Behavior by Making an Unpleasant

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to Skinner, __________ discourages a behavior by making an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.

• A) negative reinforcement
• B) punishment
• C) positive reinforcement
• D) extinction

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Definitions:

Multiple Genes

The involvement of two or more genes in influencing a particular trait, characteristic, or phenotype, often leading to a wider range of possible outcomes.

Trait

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.

Universal Recipients

Individuals, typically with AB+ blood type, who can receive red blood cells from any blood type without risk of an adverse reaction due to the absence of anti-A, anti-B, and anti-Rh antibodies.

Type AB Blood

A blood group characterized by the presence of both A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells, resulting in the capability to accept A, B, AB, and O blood types.