The Stimulus in Whose Presence a Response Will Be Reinforced

question 4

Multiple Choice

The stimulus in whose presence a response will be reinforced is called the _____ stimulus in operant conditioning.

• A) generalization
• B) discriminative
• C) acquisition
• D) extinction

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Definitions:

Instrumental Assistance

Aid that involves providing tangible support or services, such as financial help or physical labor, to someone in need.

Harsh Punishment

Severe or strict disciplinary measures, which may have negative psychological effects on the recipient.

Authoritarian

A leadership or governmental style characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.

Instrumental Aggression

Aggression aimed at achieving a specific goal or obtaining an object, rather than being driven by feelings of anger or hostility.