__________ Is the Administration of Negative Consequences or the Withdrawal

question 74

Multiple Choice

__________ is the administration of negative consequences or the withdrawal of positive consequences that tend to reduce the likelihood of repeating the behavior in similar settings.

• A) Punishment
• B) Negative reinforcement
• C) Extinction
• D) Positive reinforcement
• E) Parallel reinforcement

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells (neurons) that conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's body.

Capsaicin

A chemical compound found in chili peppers that causes the sensation of heat or burning when consumed or applied to the skin.

Jalapeno Peppers

A variety of medium-sized, green or red pepper that possesses a warm, burning sensation when eaten, belonging to the species Capsicum annuum.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses, influencing mental and physical processes.