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

ANS: B

Psychology

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You originally thought that the idea had merit. However, your crowd at school is organizing a protest of this "violation to personal freedom" and want you to participate. When your parents hear that you were part of the cafeteria protest, they are a bit surprised by your change in attitude. Your new attitude was acquired through a. direct contact. b. symbolic prejudice. c. chance conditioning. d. group membership.

Psychology

What term refers to the aspect of working memory that governs shifts of attention?

a. Availability heuristic b. Visuospatial sketchpad c. Phonological loop d. Executive function

Psychology