The Following Type of Response to Behavior Results in an Increased

question 34

Multiple Choice

The following type of response to behavior results in an increased probability of the behavior occurring again.

• A)positive reinforcement
• B)negative reinforcement
• C)extinction
• D)both a and b

Recognize the effects and myths surrounding the use of common drugs and substances.

Explain the principles of hypnosis, including theories and applications.

Understand the role of genetics and lifestyle in health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Recognize the social construction of race and its implications on society.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle activation, heart rate regulation, and the modulation of brain function.

Graded Potential

A shift in electrical charge across a neuron's membrane, varying in magnitude, that can initiate an action potential if it reaches a threshold.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in a membrane potential across a cell's membrane, leading to the transmission of nerve impulses.

Spatial Summation

The summing of several postsynaptic potentials resulting when several presynaptic neurons release neurotransmitter simultaneously. Compare with temporal summation.