____________________ Reinforcement Occurs When a Response Is Strengthened Because It

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Short Answer

____________________ reinforcement occurs when a response is strengthened because it is followed by the presentation of a desirable stimulus; while ____________________ reinforcement occurs when a response is strengthened as the result of the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

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Definitions:

Internally Produced Chemicals

Substances synthesized within the body, such as hormones and neurotransmitters, that regulate various physiological functions.

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the high sensation, with effects on various neurological processes.

Endorphins

Neurochemicals produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and also boost feelings of pleasure or well-being.

Interleukins

Interleukins are a group of cytokines (secreted proteins and signaling molecules) that are produced by white blood cells and play a pivotal role in the body's immune response.