When Someone Uses Negative Reinforcement to Change a Behavior,the Behavior

question 163

Multiple Choice

When someone uses negative reinforcement to change a behavior,the behavior is likely to ______.

• A)decrease
• B)increase
• C)remain the same
• D)completely stop

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory capable of storing information for an extended period, from hours to decades.

Perceiving Information

The cognitive process of interpreting sensory input to construct a meaningful understanding of the environment.

Phonological Loop

A component of working memory model that deals with auditory information, consisting of the phonological store (which holds words we hear) and the articulatory rehearsal process (which allows us to repeat words in our head).