A Boy Runs on an Icy Sidewalk,falls,and Experiences Pain

question 17

Multiple Choice

A boy runs on an icy sidewalk,falls,and experiences pain.In the future,he no longer runs on icy sidewalks.In the context of operant conditioning,which term best characterizes the pain?

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

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Definitions:

Nonnegotiable

Refers to a financial instrument that cannot be transferred or endorsed to another party.

Separate Agreement

A distinct contract or arrangement that is made independently from any other agreements or contracts.

Negotiable

Refers to a written and signed promise or order to pay a specific sum of money that can be transferred from one holder to another with the ownership of the document constituting ownership of the value.

Nonnegotiable

Refers to an item or term that cannot be altered or transferred in agreement or transaction.