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leo leo

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on: Jun 22, 2018
According to the principles of operant conditioning, what happens when negative reinforcement is applied?
 
  a. behavior increases
  b. behavior decreases
  c. behavior is punished
  d. behavior remains at the same level

Question 2

What is the primary concept in operant conditioning?
 
  a. a conditioned stimulus is neutral
  b. conditioned response leads to extinction
  c. behavior is determined by its consequences
  d. negative reinforcement is the same as punishment


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bdobbins

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.


leo leo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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