_____ in Operant Conditioning Occurs When the Frequency of a Behavior

question 144

Multiple Choice

_____ in operant conditioning occurs when the frequency of a behavior increases because it is followed by the removal of something undesirable.

• A)Negative reinforcement
• B)Positive reinforcement
• C)Negative punishment
• D)Positive punishment

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Definitions:

Liquidated Damages

A contractual provision that determines in advance the amount of damages to be paid if a party breaches the contract.

Breaching Party

The party in a contract who fails to fulfill their contractual obligations, thereby violating the agreement.

Objective Impossibility

A situation where it is not possible to carry out a contract's obligations due to uncontrollable external circumstances.

Bankruptcy

A legal proceeding involving a business or individual that is unable to repay outstanding debts, leading to the disposition of assets to pay creditors.