Any Consequence That Increases the Likelihood That a Particular Behavior

question 29

Multiple Choice

Any consequence that increases the likelihood that a particular behavior will be repeated is called

• A)motivation.
• B)punishment.
• C)reward.
• D)preference.

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Definitions:

Final Common Path

The last stage in the reflex arc that neurons follow in transmitting signals to muscles, causing them to contract.

Motor Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, initiating movement or action.

Corticospinal Tract

A major neural pathway that runs from the cerebral cortex of the brain down to the spinal cord, primarily involved in motor control.

Tourette Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.