Process Loss Can Best Be Defined as __________

question 182

Multiple Choice

Process loss can best be defined as __________.

• A) the poor decisions groups make when they become more concerned with cohesion than their task
• B) the poor performance of group members when they feel anonymous
• C) any aspect of group interaction that inhibits good problem solving
• D) an increase of cohesion resulting in a decrease in performance

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification process where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

Increasing behaviors by presenting positive reinforcers. A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the likelihood of a particular response being emitted due to its association with a reinforcement.

Operant Response

Is a behavior or action that is a consequence of the operant conditioning process, wherein behaviors are modified through reinforcement or punishment.