Any stimulus that follows a behavior and decreases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated is called a(n) ______
a. antecedent c. aversive stimulus
b. punisher d. negative reinforcer
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. They would be referred to as deficient. B. Their cultural background would be further explored. C. They would be instructed to live around the mainstream culture. D. Their needs would be prioritized because of the cultural difference
Chang listens to music by a rock band called "Brines Net" that is supposed to contain the backward message, "It is fun to read my psychology textbook." If Chang's experience is consistent with the research on subliminal messages, how will he be affected by both the message and the fact that the band's name is an anagram of "Bernstein," the author of your psychology text?
A. He will be able to quote the message, but he will not be affected. B. He will not be able to quote the message, but he will feel compelled to read his psychology textbook. C. He will be able to quote the message, and he will read his psychology textbook more. D. He will not be able to quote the message, and he will not be affected by the message.