A Negative Reinforcer ________ the Behavior It Follows

question 150

Multiple Choice

A negative reinforcer ________ the behavior it follows.

• A) strengthens
• B) eliminates
• C) suppresses but does not eliminate
• D) has an unpredictable effect on

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Definitions:

Expectancy

The belief or anticipation that something will happen in the future, often influencing behavior towards achieving it.

Instrumentality

In motivation theory, the perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of certain outcomes, meaning one's belief that performing at a certain level will lead to desired rewards.

Valence

The intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation.

Alderfer's ERG Theory

A motivational theory proposed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting that more than one need may motivate at the same time.