​When a Behavior Occurs and Is Followed by the Removal

question 19

Multiple Choice

​When a behavior occurs and is followed by the removal 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:

Primary Groups

Fundamental social units where individuals have direct, close, and intimate interactions, typically including family and close friends.

Secondary Groups

Larger, more impersonal groups in which relationships are temporary and goal-oriented.

Social Networks

The webs of relationships and connections among individuals or organizations, facilitating communication and interaction.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to unprecedented behaviors.