Any consequence that reduces the occurrence of a target behavior is, by definition, a

a. reinforcer.
b. negative reinforcer.
c. punisher.
d. stimulus control.


C

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A. It allows them to share their writings with oppressors in hopes of gaining sympathy. B. It helps them build resilience through the processing emotions that stem from facing prejudice. C. They can explain their transgressions to others from their community. D. They can describe their experience and can create a dialogue with other groups.

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Kinsey found that nearly _____ of adult men had experienced homosexual behaviors or had sexually "reacted to" a member of the same sex at some point in their lives

a) one-quarter b) one-third c) one-half d) two-thirds

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All learning is, in some way, a result of __________

a. experience b. interpretation c. reflection d. interaction with media

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