Any Event Whose Presence Decreases the Likelihood That Ongoing Behavior

question 158

Multiple Choice

Any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behavior will recur is __________.

• A)a secondary reinforcer
• B)an aversive stimulus
• C)punishment
• D)negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Sound's Frequency

The number of vibrations or cycles per second of a sound wave, which determines the pitch of the sound.

High-Frequency

Refers to electromagnetic waves with very short wavelengths and high rates of oscillation or vibration.

Low-Frequency

Describing events or phenomena that occur at relatively low rates or cycles per unit of time, often in the context of sound waves or electronic signals.

Higher-Frequency

Refers to waves or events that occur at an increased rate per unit time, often associated with higher energy levels in the context of electromagnetic spectrums.