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:

Conception of the World

An individual or collective understanding and interpretation of the world around us, including beliefs about nature, society, and the universe.

Satisfice

To select the first alternative that is “good enough,” because the costs in time and effort are too great to optimize.

Bounded Rationality

A concept suggesting that individuals make decisions based on the limited information available to them and within the constraints of their cognitive capacity.

Optimizing

The process of making something as effective, perfect, or functional as possible, often by choosing the best option from a set of alternatives.