MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 34: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 34
4. Which of the following processes would increase the likelihood of a behavior?
- A. Extinction
- B. Negative punishment
- C. Positive punishment
- D. Avoidance learning
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Avoidance learning is a type of negative reinforcement in which a behavior is increased to prevent an unpleasant future consequence. Extinction, choice (A), is a decreased response to a conditioned stimulus when it is no longer paired with an unconditioned stimulus. Punishment, choices (B) and (C), lead to decreased behaviors in operant conditioning.