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Imagine that you flinch after seeing lightning because in previous instances the lightning is followed by thunder, which scared you. In this scenario, lightning can be interpreted as being a(n) ________.


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Control

In experimental research, the standard by which experimental observations are compared, or the ability to direct influence or regulate a situation or mechanism.

Negative Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is removed following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Value

The degree to which an outcome or reward is desirable or valued by an individual, influencing their motivation and behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process wherein the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

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