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:

Waxes

A diverse class of organic compounds that are malleable at room temperature, typically derived from plants and animals or synthesized industrially.

Oils

Organic compounds that are liquid at room temperature and are hydrophobic, not mixing with water but mixing with other oils and organic solvents.

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that serve as a major source of energy in the diet of animals, including sugars, starch, and cellulose.

Saccharide

A saccharide is a sugar or a substance made up of sugar molecules, ranging from simple monosaccharides like glucose to complex polysaccharides like starch.