a behavior becomes more likely to recur if followed by a reinforcer or less likely to recur if followed by a punisher.

,”200. When they tie up their kitchen garbage to take it outside, Kwame is disgusted by the odor. In Kwame’s eyes, these feelings are most likely to be signaled by

frequent or prolonged stimulation of a sensory receptor causes that receptor to become less sensitive.”

stimulus energies are transformed into neural activity.

They are more likely to befriend boys who encourage risky sexual behavior.”

Couples who are equally responsible for child care report increased levels of relationship dissatisfaction.

the science of behavior and mental processes.”

the view that psychology should be an objective science that studies behavior without reference to mental processes.

the selective pruning of unused neurons and connections.

They are more likely to befriend girls who engage in risky sexual behavior.