​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:

Infection Susceptibility

The increased likelihood or tendency of an individual to contract infections due to various factors such as immune deficiency.

Immunoglobulin A

A class of antibodies found predominantly in the mucosal linings of the body, playing a critical role in immune function by protecting against pathogens.

Specific Immunity

Immune responses that are tailored to specific pathogens, thanks to memory cells that remember and combat these pathogens more efficiently on subsequent exposures.

Moro Reflex

A neonatal startle response that occurs in reaction to a sudden, intense noise or movement. When startled, the newborn arches its back, throws its head back, and flings out its arms and legs. Then the newborn rapidly closes its arms and legs to the center of the body.