Which Forms of Consequences Weaken an Undesirable Behavior

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which forms of consequences weaken an undesirable behavior?

• A) Negative reinforcement and extinction
• B) Negative reinforcement and punishment
• C) Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement
• D) Extinction and punishment
• E) Extinction and negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by a period of practical involvement in an activity or exposure to events or situations.

Reflexive Response

An automatic, involuntary reaction to a stimulus, such as the knee-jerk reflex.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any prior learning or conditioning.

Stimulus

Anything that can trigger a physical or behavioral change.