The introduction of an unpleasant or painful stimulus, or the removal of a desirable stimulus that decreases the probability tha

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The introduction of an unpleasant or painful stimulus, or the removal of a desirable stimulus that decreases the probability tha

t a preceding behavior will occur in the future, is considered ________ learning.
a) classical
b) punishment
c) social-cognitive
d) reinforcement

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Deffense [45] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-04T11:02:14+03:00

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Punishment

Punishment is a term used in operant conditioning to refer to any change that occurs after a behavior that reduces the likelihood that that behavior will occur again in the future

This type of ounishment is usally referred to as negative punishment: This type of palso known as "punishment by removal." It"s purpose is to take away a desirable stimulus after a behavior has occurred. For example, a student from the previous fights another studentt, the teacher promptly tells the child that he will have to miss recess because of his behavior. The likehood the child repeats that offense reduces.

boyakko [2] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-04T09:44:01+03:00

Answer: B. Punishment

Explanation: There are different learning processes, one of such is operant conditioning which is an associative type of learning process which is used to modify a stimulus or behavior. These modifications are made using either reinforcement or punishment.

Punishment is used to reduce or completely eliminate a behavior or stimulus. It is a change that occurs after a stimulus such that it reduces or completely eliminates the occurrence of such behavior again in the future. While reinforcement increase the chances of reoccurence of such behavior.