Match the Terms with Their Definitions

question 36

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Pathogenic

• A)Structures that make up DNA
• B)Disease-producing organisms
• C)Drugs used to prevent or stop vomiting
• D)Pairs of genes that possess identical genes from each parent
• E)Drugs that relieve pain
• F)Pathological condition that results from a prior disease, injury, or attack
• G)Insufficient oxygenation of arterial blood
• H)Hospital-acquired infection
• I)Labored or difficulty breathing
• J)Severe physiological distress

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through associations with primary reinforcers.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating an undesirable behavior by introducing a negative stimulus.