The "Positive" in Positive Reinforcement and Positive Punishment Means That

question 25

Multiple Choice

The "positive" in positive reinforcement and positive punishment means that:

• A)the target behavior increases in frequency.
• B)an unpleasant stimulus is removed upon the occurrence of the target behavior.
• C)a stimulus is presented upon the occurrence of the target behavior.
• D)the target behavior increases or decreases to adaptive levels.

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Definitions:

Drinking

The act of consuming liquids; in social contexts, it often refers specifically to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Comments

Observations or statements made about something, often expressing a personal opinion or reaction.

Low Distinctiveness

A situation in which an individual's behavior does not vary much across different contexts or situations, indicating a possible stable personality trait or characteristic.

Kelley's Covariation Model

A psychological theory proposed by Harold Kelley that explains how individuals attribute cause to events based on the consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus of the information available.