When a behavior occurs and is followed by the presentation of a stimulus that results in a decrease in the behavior in the future, it is referred to as:
a. negative punishment
b. positive punishment
c. negative reinforcement
d. extinction
b
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b. You sometimes seek excitement and new experiences. c. You often rest after you finish a meal. d. On a cold day, you do whatever you can think of to get warm.
Your textbook suggests that "forewarned is forearmed" when it comes to being an educated consumer. If you were going to purchase a new vehicle, what would be the most effective way for you to heed this advice?
A. Ask a friend or two where you could get the best deals B. Know that attempts to influence you are coming and be prepared C. Dress in cheaper clothing so that you don't give the impression that you can spend more D. Drive your old car to the lot so that the salesperson can see what they should try to sell you
Dona is early in the third trimester of her pregnancy. She has developed a life-threatening disease that is characterized by high blood pressure. Her healthcare provider informed her that this condition is known as
a. rubella. b. Rh incompatibility. c. pre-eclampsia. d. maternal congenital hypertension.
According to Hebb's rule, the connection between two neurons is strengthened by the
a. lateralization of the neurons. b. flow of sodium ions from the axons of the two neurons. c. negative after-potential that occurs after the original synapse. d. repeated activation of the synapses between these neurons.