Positive Reinforcement and Negative Punishment Are ____

question 163

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement and negative punishment are ____.

• A) two words to describe the same thing
• B) two different ways of increasing a behavior
• C) different in that positive reinforcement involves taking something away and negative punishment involves adding something
• D) different in that positive reinforcement increases a behavior and negative punishment decreases a behavior

Explain the structure and function of enzymes, including factors affecting enzyme activity and denaturation.

Understand the regulatory mechanisms of enzyme activity within a cell, including gene expression and inhibitor effects.

Describe the processes of oxidation and reduction, and their relevance to cellular metabolism.

Identify causes of lactose intolerance related to enzyme deficiency.

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Definitions:

Experimental Study

A study method that involves manipulating variables to determine cause and effect relationships.

Cure Rates

The percentage of people who are considered completely free of a particular disease after undergoing treatment.

Double-Masked Design

Experimental procedure in which neither the participant nor the experimenter knows whether the participant has received the experimental treatment or a placebo.

Manipulated

Being controlled or influenced in a clever and often unfair or selfish way.