When a Rewarding Stimulus Is Removed?

A negative punishment is? A behavior followed by aversive consequence; rewarding stimulus is "removed". Ex: Parent grounding teenager for breaking a rule, results in something is removed or taken away.

When an unpleasant stimulus is removed?

Negative reinforcement occurs when a certain stimulus (usually an aversive stimulus) is removed after a particular behavior is exhibited. The likelihood of the particular behavior occurring again in the future is increased because of removing/avoiding the negative consequence.

When a response is weakened because it is followed by the removal of a rewarding stimulus it is called?

Negative reinforcement. occurs when a response is strengthened because it's followed by the removal of an aversive (unpleasant stimulus) - good response leads to the removal of unpleasant stimulus rather than the arrival of a pleasant one.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.