When a Desirable Behavior Results in Escape or Avoidance of an Aversive

question 29

Multiple Choice

When a desirable behavior results in escape or avoidance of an aversive stimulus,it is referred to as differential:​

• A) ​negative reinforcement
• B) ​positive reinforcement
• C) ​negative punishment
• D) ​positive punishment

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