Behaviorists Believe That the Presentation Of_______ Increases the Frequency of Behavior

question 52

Multiple Choice

Behaviorists believe that the presentation of_______ increases the frequency of behavior.

• A) positive reinforcers
• B) negative reinforcers
• C) practice trials
• D) excitatory neurotransmitters

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through control of skeletal muscles.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's "fight or flight" response to stress or perceived threats.

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information, excluding the sense of smell.

Hypoglycemia

A medical condition where blood glucose levels fall below the normal range, causing symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and weakness.