Question

1. how does a consequence affect a persons behavior?

it sets off a behavior.
it determines if a behavior is problematic or not.
it determines if a behavior should be targeted for change.
it affects whether a behavior is repeated.

1. what is a punisher? choose the best answer.

something the person likes.
something the person dislikes.
something that increases a behavior.
something that decreases a behavior.

1. what is a reinforcer? choose the best answer.

something the person likes.
something the person dislikes.
something that increases a behavior.
something that decreases a behavior.

Explanation:

In behaviorism, consequences play a crucial role. A consequence that is positive (reinforcer) increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, while a consequence that is negative (punisher) decreases the likelihood. For question 6, based on operant conditioning principles, consequences affect behavior repetition. For question 7, by definition, a punisher is something that decreases a behavior. For question 8, a reinforcer is something that increases a behavior.

Answer:

1. It affects whether a behavior is repeated.
2. Something that decreases a behavior.
3. Something that increases a behavior.