Which of the Following Techniques Reduces the Likelihood That Behaviour

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques reduces the likelihood that behaviour will be repeated?

• A) Positive reinforcement
• B) Negative reinforcement
• C) Extinction
• D) Reward enhancement
• E) None of these choices.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

A person's observable physical traits, such as eye color, hair color, or height.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, determining inherited traits and often influencing phenotype.

Genetic Counseling

A medical specialty that helps prospective parents determine the probability that their children will inherit genetic defects and chromosomal abnormalities.

Behavioral Genetics

A discipline that investigates how genetics and environmental factors affect behavior.