A Reinforcer That Removes Something Unpleasant from a Situation Is

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Multiple Choice

A reinforcer that removes something unpleasant from a situation is called a ________ reinforcer.

• A)positive
• B)negative
• C)primary
• D)secondary

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the effects of consequences on behavior modification.

Extinction

In psychology, the process through which a conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears.

Artwork

Products of artistic value or creation, encompassing a wide range of forms such as paintings, sculpture, and literature.

Classical Conditioning

Classical conditioning is a learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit similar responses.