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Capo

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Behavior may be strengthened or maintained if it functions to avoid or escape an aversive stimulus. This is called
 
  a. positive reinforcement
  b. differential reinforcement
  c. applied behavior analysis
  d. negative reinforcement
  e. all of the above

Question 2

The presentation of a reinforcer contingent upon the non-occurrence of a behavior is best represented as
 
  a. DRO
  b. DRI
  c. DRH
  d. VI
  e. DRL - 5


joanwhite

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


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