If a Response Is Not Followed by a Reward After

question 581

Multiple Choice

If a response is not followed by a reward after it has been repeated many times, it will go away.This describes the operant conditioning term of

• A) negative reinforcement.
• B) extinction.
• C) punishment.
• D) time-out.

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Definitions:

Extended Families

Family units that include not only parents and their children but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living close by or within the same household.

Matrilineal

A system of lineage or familial descent traced through the mother's line.

"In-law"

A relative by marriage, typically referring to the spouse's parents, siblings, or their spouses.

Reserved and Quiet

Characteristics of individuals who are naturally inclined to be introspective, preferring to listen rather than speak, and often cautious in social situations.