Which of the Following Defines Negative Reinforcement

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines negative reinforcement?

• A) Providing a positive consequence as a result of desired behavior
• B) Giving the opportunity to avoid a negative consequence by exhibiting a desired behavior
• C) Providing negative consequence as a result of undesirable behavior
• D) Removing previously provided positive consequence as a result of undesirable behavior
• E) Providing no positive consequence as a result of undesired behavior

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Ethnocentrism

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Ethnicity

A social group that shares a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like.

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