________ can be defined as the addition of a stimulus that decreases a behavior.
A. Positive reinforcement
B. Positive punishment
C. Negative reinforcement
D. Negative punishment
Answer: B
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Mind is Machine would be a good book title for ____.?
a. ?Berkeley b. ?Hume c. ?Hartley d. ?James Mill e. ?J. S. Mill
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a. ?Our digestive system is innately suited for sugary, high-fat foods. b. ?Short bursts of elevated blood glucose lead to increased arousal. c. ?We retain the preferences of our ancestors for calorie-rich foods to ward off starvation. d. ?Sugary, high-fat food stimulates orexin release to relieve stress.
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a. blood c. viruses b. saliva d. sperm