Any Event That Follows a Behavior and Results in the Behavior

question 46

Multiple Choice

Any event that follows a behavior and results in the behavior having a lower probability of happening in the future is known as a

• A) negative reinforcer.
• B) positive reinforcer.
• C) punisher.
• D) vicarious conditioner.

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Definitions:

Gestalt Psychology

A psychological approach that emphasizes holistic processing and argues that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

Wertheimer

A psychologist known for founding Gestalt psychology, emphasizing the holistic and intrinsic patterns of perception and problem-solving.

Köhler

A psychologist known for his work in the field of Gestalt psychology, particularly his research on problem-solving in animals.

Koffka

Kurt Koffka, a German psychologist, was a co-founder of Gestalt psychology, which focuses on holistic perception and problem-solving.