Negative Reinforcement Eliminates an Undesirable Behavior by Making the Removal

question 36

True/False

Negative reinforcement eliminates an undesirable behavior by making the removal of a pleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Analyze the relationship between educational attainment, and cognitive and social development.

Understand societal perceptions of adulthood and factors contributing to aging and cognitive decline.

Comprehend the dynamics of aging, including sexual activity, sensory system changes, and factors affecting marital stability.

Recognize career development theories and the implications of aging on work life.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons, where nerve impulses are transmitted from one neuron to another.

Endorphin

Neurotransmitters found in the brain that bind to opiate receptors and produce a feeling of pain relief and well-being.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another in the nervous system.