What Has Occurred When There Is a Decrease in the Likelihood

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Multiple Choice

What has occurred when there is a decrease in the likelihood or rate of a target response?

• A) punishment
• B) positive reinforcement
• C) negative reinforcement
• D) positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement

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Definitions:

Inflammation

A biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, and is a protective response involving immune cells, blood vessels, and molecular mediators.

Airways

The tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs, including the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.

Asthma Diagnosis

The clinical identification of asthma, a chronic respiratory condition marked by episodes of airway constriction, through symptoms assessment and lung function tests.

Selective Attention

The capacity to focus on a specific stimulus or task while ignoring irrelevant distractions.