Asked by zachary ahmed on Jul 12, 2024
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When a stimulus is removed from a person or animal resulting in a decrease in the probability of response, it is known as __________
A) positive punishment.
B) negative punishment.
C) negative reinforcement.
D) punishing reinforcement.
Positive Punishment
A decrease in behavior that results from an added consequence.
Negative Punishment
A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence.
Punishing Reinforcement
A term that amalgamates concepts incorrectly; in behaviorism, punishment is used to decrease a behavior's occurrence, whereas reinforcement is used to increase it.
- Gain an understanding of punishment's outcomes and functionalities, while contrasting it with negative reinforcement.
Verified Answer
LB
LeShaun BernettJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This decrease in the probability of response due to the removal of a stimulus is known as negative punishment. Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease the probability of a response. Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase the probability of a response. Punishing reinforcement is not a recognized term in psychology.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of punishment's outcomes and functionalities, while contrasting it with negative reinforcement.