The descriptors "positive" and "negative," when used in reference to reinforcers, are synonyms for

a. "add" and "remove."
b. "conditioned" and "unconditioned."
c. "increase" and "decrease."
d. "voluntary" and "involuntary."
e. "new" and "familiar."


a. "add" and "remove."

Psychology

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a. acetylcholine c. epinephrine b. glutamate d. serotonin

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Thorndike's research famously led him to conclude that responses followed by satisfaction will occur again, and those that are not followed by satisfaction become less likely. This principle is known as ______________

A) the law of effect B) Thorndike's law C) the puzzle-box principle D) the principle of satisfaction

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When parents encourage their adolescents to have their own opinions and beliefs they are using ________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Psychology

Poeple's beliefs that they can reach the goals they have set for themselves is referred to as

A) cross-modal perception. B) self-efficacy. C) self-esteem. D) personal agency.

Psychology