A negative reinforcer is a stimulus that is ________ and, thus ________ the probability of a response
a) removed; increases
b) removed; decreases
c) presented; increases
d) presented; decreases
ANS: A, Negative reinforcement entails removing a noxious stimulus to get the subject to learn to do a behavior.
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a. seeking the physical and psychological support of others. b. involving oneself in a helping process. c. an escalating cycle of aggression that occurs against strangers. d. a diffusion of responsibility.
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c. People with pure autonomic failure report weaker emotional feelings. d. People recognize emotional expressions from their own culture better than from others.
Professor Beenken is preparing a research article and is currently writing how the results support the hypothesis. In what sections will this information appear?
a. procedure b. introduction c. discussion d. references
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A) 10 to 15 B) 15 to 20 C) 25 to 30 D) 35 to 40