Which Technique Removes a Reinforcer to Reduce the Frequency of a Behaviour

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which technique removes a reinforcer to reduce the frequency of a behaviour?

• A)extinction
• B)punishment
• C)negative reinforcement
• D)systematic desensitization

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Definitions:

Ionic

Relating to ions; typically describes chemical bonds formed between atoms through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to another.

Peptide

Short chains of amino acids, typically comprising 2-50 amino acids, which can perform a variety of functions in the body.

Proton Donor

A substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution, thus behaving as an acid according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory.

Neutral Substance

A chemical compound that is neither acidic nor basic and does not change the color of litmus paper.