Valence Is the Perceived Value of a Reward or Outcome

question 68

True/False

Valence is the perceived value of a reward or outcome.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Punishment

A process that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated by applying an adverse stimulus or removing a rewarding stimulus following the behavior.

Responsible Behavior

Actions that are accountable and ethical, demonstrating a readiness to answer or be responsible for one's conduct.

Radical Behaviorist

A school of thought within psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behavior, the environment's role in shaping behavior, and dismissing the use of internal states as explanations for behavior.