When the Removal of an Event Increases the Likelihood of a Prior

question 111

Multiple Choice

When the removal of an event increases the likelihood of a prior response,_______ has occurred.

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

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Definitions:

Infant's Birth

The process of a baby being born, marking the beginning of its life outside the mother's womb.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, during which dreaming and high brain activity occur.

Autostimulation

The process by which an individual stimulates their own senses and cognitive processes through activities or behaviors without external input.

Brain Development

The process of growth and change in the brain's structure and function, especially significant during childhood and adolescence.