When a person's or animal's behavior is reinforced by the termination or avoidance of an aversive condition, this is called __________

a) positive reinforcement.
b) negative reinforcement.
c) punishment.
d) engaging in negative feedback.


b

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a. performance c. environment b. genetics d. learning ability

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a. genitals c. mouth b. hands d. anus

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