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Refer to the graph below, showing the course of an action potential. Use the following to answer questions: Refer to the graph below, showing the course of an action potential.   -In the action potential shown, the x-axis should be labeled _______, and the y-axis should be labeled _______. A)  distance (mm) ; current (mA)  B)  time (msec) ; voltage (mV)  C)  distance (mm) ; voltage (mV)  D)  time (msec) ; current (mA)  E)  current (mA) ; voltage (mV)
-In the action potential shown, the x-axis should be labeled _______, and the y-axis should be labeled _______.


Definitions:

Aversive Punishment

A type of behavior modification that involves the use of unpleasant stimuli to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding it, thereby increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.

Aversive Punishment

Aversive Punishment involves applying an unpleasant stimulus with the goal of decreasing or eliminating an undesirable behavior.

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