The Removal of a Stimulus Following a Given Behavior in Order

question 23

Multiple Choice

The removal of a stimulus following a given behavior in order to increase the frequency of that behavior is called

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)positive reinforcement.
• C)positive punishment.
• D)negative punishment.

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Definitions:

CR

In the context of classical conditioning, CR stands for Conditioned Response, which is the learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Contingency

The possibility that an event may occur, dependent on the fulfillment of certain conditions or the occurrence of another event.

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Negative Contingency

A relationship where the occurrence of one behavior decreases the likelihood of another event or behavior.