Administering an Aversive Stimulus Following an Operant Response Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Administering an aversive stimulus following an operant response is

• A) negative punishment.
• B) positive punishment.
• C) negative reinforcement.
• D) positive reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Conduct Disorder

A pattern of behavior in children and adolescents marked by aggression towards people or animals, destruction of property, deceitfulness, theft, or serious violations of rules.

Overt-nondestructive

Refers to actions or behaviors that are openly performed without any intention to harm or destroy.

Juvenile Delinquency

Refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors.

Conduct Disorder

A psychological disorder observed in children and adolescents that is characterized by repetitive and persistent patterns of behavior that violate the rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules.