In the Following Reaction, the Compound CH₃NH₂ Behaves As

question 40

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction, the compound CH₃NH₂ behaves as:

• A)an acid.
• B)a base.
• C)a salt.
• D)a conjugate acid.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior results in a negative outcome to decrease the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of an unwanted behavior's recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

The process of strengthening a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.