​When a Behavior Occurs and Is Followed by the Presentation

question 47

Multiple Choice

​When a behavior occurs and is followed by the presentation of a stimulus that results in a decrease in the behavior in the future,it is referred to as:

• A) ​negative punishment
• B) ​positive punishment
• C) ​negative reinforcement
• D) ​extinction

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Definitions:

XXY Sex Chromosomal

A chromosomal configuration associated with Klinefelter syndrome, where a male has an additional X chromosome, leading to physical, developmental, and reproductive variations.

Double Helix

Describes the structure of DNA, consisting of two strands that wind around each other like a twisted ladder.

Heterozygous

A genetic condition where an individual has two different alleles of a gene, one from each parent.

Differing Alleles

Describes the variation in alleles (versions of a gene) among individuals, which can result in differences in physical appearance, susceptibility to diseases, and other traits.