Under What Circumstances Will a Reinforcer Make the Target Response

question 226

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances will a reinforcer make the target response more likely to occur again?

• A) if it is a primary reinforcer
• B) if it is a positive reinforcer
• C) if it is a negative reinforcer
• D) regardless of whether it is a positive or negative reinforcer, a reinforcer makes a response more likely to occur.

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Digestive System

The group of organs responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products from the body.

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, aiding in digestion and maintaining oral health.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein by releasing bile from the gallbladder and digestive enzymes from the pancreas.