Stimuli play an important role in the behaviors we demonstrate on a daily basis. Through the processes of reinforcement and punishment, we can observe how the addition or removal of stimuli can impact

Stimuli play an important role in the behaviors we demonstrate on a daily basis. Through the processes of reinforcement and punishment, we can observe how the addition or removal of stimuli can impact the future occurrence of behavior. A painful stimulus can be involved in positive punishment and negative reinforcement, and a desired stimulus can be involved in negative punishment and positive reinforcement.

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• Share an example from your own life of how a stimulus played an important role in influencing your behavior, either through reinforcement or punishment, and explain the process in detail.

· Provide one example of a stimulus class.