Any Event Whose Presence Decreases the Likelihood That Ongoing Behavior

question 158

Multiple Choice

Any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behavior will recur is __________.

• A)a secondary reinforcer
• B)an aversive stimulus
• C)punishment
• D)negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Critical Period

A specific time during development when the brain is particularly receptive to acquiring a certain skill or knowledge.

Basic Trust

A sense of trust or confidence that the world is predictable and trustworthy, thought to be formed in early childhood as a result of one's interactions with caregivers.

Responsive to Needs

Being responsive to needs means recognizing and addressing the requirements or demands of a situation or individual in a timely and appropriate manner.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that enable communication and the transmission of information throughout the nervous system.