Asked by Carly Kowalsky on Jun 25, 2024
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Myron quit gambling after he lost over a thousand dollars betting on horse races. This best illustrates the effects of
A) negative reinforcers.
B) generalization.
C) spontaneous recovery.
D) punishment.
Punishment
An event that decreases the behavior it follows.
Negative Reinforcers
Stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.
Generalization
The process of applying the outcome of a particular instance to a broader range of similar instances.
- Gain insight into the theories of punishment and its consequent effects on behavioral tendencies.
Verified Answer
DS
Dajon stewartJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Myron quitting gambling after losing his money is an example of punishment, as the negative consequence of losing money led to a decrease in the behavior of gambling.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the theories of punishment and its consequent effects on behavioral tendencies.