Your Dog Jumps Up on a Visitor and You Smack

question 140

Multiple Choice

Your dog jumps up on a visitor and you smack him with a rolled up newspaper. The next time you have a visitor, your dog doesn't jump on them. This is an example of:

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)higher order conditioning.
• C)positive punishment.
• D)negative punishment.

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Definitions:

Vector

A living organism, such as an insect, that carries microorganisms from an infected person to another person.

Microorganisms

Tiny life forms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that exist in virtually all environments on the planet.

Infection Cycle

A sequence of events that involve the spread of pathogens, from their source through a means of transmission, to a susceptible host.

Pathogen Established

Refers to the successful colonization and growth of a disease-causing microorganism within a host.