After Paying a $500

question 249

Multiple Choice

After paying a $500.00 fine for parking in a space reserved for handicapped drivers, an able-bodied driver is careful not to park in such a space again. The loss of money is a:

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

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Definitions:

Unpleasant Stimulus

A stimulus that causes discomfort or displeasure to an individual, leading to avoidance behavior.

Treatment

The act of providing medical care or therapy to address or heal a disease, disorder, or injury.

Stimulus

A scenario or event that triggers a response in an organism.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral signal that, upon being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a learned response.