The Presentation of an Aversive Stimulus Following a Particular Operant

question 153

Multiple Choice

The presentation of an aversive stimulus following a particular operant response is called:

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)discrimination training.
• C)aversion conditioning.
• D)punishment.

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Definitions:

States of Nature

Different potential scenarios or outcomes that can occur in a decision-making problem, independent of the decision maker's choices.

Null Hypothesis

A statement or assumption that indicates no statistical significance or effect, typically that there is no difference between groups or variables.

Standard

A recognized level of quality or attainment or a rule established by authority, custom, or general consent.

Probability

The quantification of the probability that an event will take place, represented by a numeric value ranging from 0 to 1.