Nicholas used to come home late for supper until his parents started to take away a dollar of his allowance every time he was late. Nicholas' behavior of coming home late decreased to zero. This is an example of what form of negative punishment? ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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The term climacteric refers to the gradual decline in the reproductive capacity of the ovaries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. sensory accommodation B. sensory adaptation C. habituation D. the fabric of your life

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In Sullivan's view, the shift in the "targets" of intimacy during early adolescence from same-sex to other-sex relationships is primarily motivated by

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