Negative Reinforcement Decreases the Frequency of or Eliminates an Undesirable

question 14

True/False

Negative reinforcement decreases the frequency of or eliminates an undesirable behavior.

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Definitions:

Reasoning

The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of certain cells in the brain that bind dopamine and are involved in transmitting the dopamine signal.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped cluster of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobes of the brain, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.