_______________ Decreases the Frequency of or Eliminates an Undesirable Behavior

question 49

Multiple Choice

_______________ decreases the frequency of or eliminates an undesirable behavior by making the removal of a pleasant consequence.

• A) Punishment
• B) Reinforcement
• C) Conditioning
• D) Extinction

---

Definitions:

Greatest Good

A principle suggesting that actions should be evaluated based on their ability to produce the maximum amount of happiness or benefit for the greatest number of people.

Trap Of Rationalization

The justification of questionable behavior with seemingly reasonable excuses, obscuring true motives or flaws.

Self-Deception

A psychological process where an individual convinces themselves of a false reality to avoid facing uncomfortable truths.

Nonverbal Facial Expression

Facial gestures and movements that are used to convey emotions or messages without speaking.