If a Behavior Occurs and It Is Immediately Followed by a Consequence

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a behavior occurs and it is immediately followed by a consequence that makes the behavior less likely to occur in the future it is called:​

• A) ​negative reinforcement
• B) ​extinction
• C) ​punishment
• D) ​none of these

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Definitions:

Syllogism Validity

The measure of whether a syllogism (a form of logical argument that applies deductive reasoning to arrive at a conclusion) holds correct logical form and, thus, guarantees the truth of the conclusion if the premises are true.

Syllogism Validity

A measure of whether a syllogism (a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions) logically follows from its premises.

Venn Diagram

A diagram using overlapping circles to illustrate the logical relationships between two or more sets of items.

Syllogism Validity

The measure of whether a deductive argument correctly infers its conclusion from its premises in a logical manner.