Positive Reinforcement _____ the Likelihood of a Behavior's Being Repeated

question 121

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement _____ the likelihood of a behavior's being repeated. Negative reinforcement _____ the likelihood of a behavior's being repeated.

• A)increases; increases
• B)increases; decreases
• C)decreases; increases
• D)decreases; decreases

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

The reticular formation is a complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal, attention, and sleep-wake transitions.

Outside Noise

External sounds or disturbances that interfere with the intended or desired reception of a message or the focus on a task.

Relay Station

A term often used in neuroscience to describe regions or structures in the nervous system that transfer information from one area to another.

Thalamus

a structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.