Environmental influences that shape behavior are referred to as __________

a) nurture
b) maturation
c) nature
d) social evolution


Answer: a

Psychology

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In the context of operant conditioning, which of the following is true about punishment for an undesirable behavior?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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