Which Is Mismatched

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which is mismatched?

• A)Giardia - transmitted by feces in drinking water
• B)Histoplasma - causes Ohio Valley fever
• C)Trichomonas - sexually transmitted
• D)Plasmodium - causes Chaga's disease
• E)Saccharomyces - yeast in making bread and beer

Recognize the significance of response rates and reinforcement schedules in shaping behavior.

Identify strategies for fear reduction and the extinction of avoidance learning.

Understand the fundamentals of Mowrer's two-factor theory of punishment and avoidance.

Comprehend the matching law and its application in behavior analysis.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavioral psychology concept where reducing or taking away a desirable stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational technique involving the addition of a reward following a desired behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process derived from behaviorism theory, involving changes in behavior through the use of rewards or punishments.

Environmental Factors

External elements such as social, economic, and ecological conditions that can affect individuals or organizations.