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:

Credit Score

A quantitative assessment derived from a person's credit reports that indicates how creditworthy they are.

Late Payments

Financial obligations not met by the due date, often resulting in extra charges or penalties.

Credit Checks

A financial assessment conducted by lenders or companies to evaluate an individual's creditworthiness.

Employers

Individuals or organizations that hire people to work for them in return for salary or wages.