Asked by Yania Isabel Romero on May 28, 2024
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Punishment refers to a(n) ____ event that is ____ contingent upon the appropriate behavior.
A) pleasant;removed
B) unpleasant;added
C) unpleasant;removed
D) pleasant;added
Contingent
Dependent on certain conditions or circumstances; not absolute but conditional.
Unpleasant Event
An occurrence that is disagreeable, distressing, or unwelcome, causing discomfort.
Punishment
Punishment involves imposing a penalty or negative consequence on an individual or group as a response to an undesired action or behavior, with the intent of discouraging that behavior.
- Contrast the processes of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.
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krishma patelJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Punishment involves an unpleasant event that is added or applied following a behavior, with the intention of decreasing or stopping that behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast the processes of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.