Which of the Following Occurs When an Unwanted Outcome Follows

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when an unwanted outcome follows an unwanted behavior?

• A)Heuristics
• B)Negative reinforcement
• C)Punishment
• D)Extinction
• E)Positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective mechanism that prevents muscle damage during excessive force generation by causing muscle relaxation.

Muscle Spindle

Three to 10 specialized muscle fibers supplied by gamma motor neurons and wrapped in sensory nerve endings; detects stretch of the muscle and is involved in maintaining muscle tone.

Reflex Arc

A neural pathway that mediates an immediate response to a stimulus without conscious brain involvement.

Interneuron

A type of neuron that serves as a relay or link between sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system.