The First Exposure to a Pathogen Such as the Chickenpox

question 9

Short Answer

The first exposure to a pathogen such as the chickenpox virus often results in disease because antibodies are produced ____________________ to prevent it.

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Definitions:

Avoidance Learning

A process in behavioral psychology where a subject learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant stimulus by performing a particular behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy where an aversive stimulus is removed following a desired behavior, increasing the frequency of that behavior.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future, often used in behavior modification strategies.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral technique involving the addition of a favorable stimulus following a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of it being repeated.