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:

Priming Task

A technique in psychology used to train or influence participants' responses towards a subsequent task, by exposing them to specific stimuli beforehand.

Metaphor Priming Procedure

This is a cognitive method used in psychological research to influence how individuals process information, by subtly introducing metaphors that can shape thinking and responses.

Explicit Attitudes

Attitudes that are consciously recognized and expressed by individuals, often through verbalization.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings towards objects, people, or situations, which can influence behavior and understanding without conscious awareness.