Explain a Way That Organisms Sense and Respond to Their

question 61

Essay

Explain a way that organisms sense and respond to their environment.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant or adverse stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Mother

A female parental figure who may give birth to, adopt, or rear a child in the role of providing care, nurture, and protection.

Positive Punishment

A behavioral strategy that involves the addition of an unfavorable outcome in response to an undesired behavior.