Asked by Loggan Drake on Apr 28, 2024
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Mason,a stockbroker,runs two miles every day after work because it reduces his level of stress.Mason's running habit is maintained by a ________ reinforcer.
A) positive
B) negative
C) conditioned
D) partial
Negative Reinforcer
A stimulus whose removal or avoidance following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.
Stockbroker
A financial professional who buys and sells stocks and other securities for clients, typically in exchange for a fee or commission.
Reduces Stress
The effect of lowering psychological or physiological strain or tension typically through various strategies or interventions.
- Identify the characteristics that distinguish positive, negative, primary, and secondary reinforcers from one another.
Verified Answer
ZB
zineb bensoudaMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Mason's running habit is maintained by the removal of stress, which is a negative reinforcer.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the characteristics that distinguish positive, negative, primary, and secondary reinforcers from one another.