Behavioral Perspective
-A rat is being trained to run through a maze. If he goes the wrong way, he receives an electric shock. What is this called?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When presented immediately after a behavior, a punisher is an aversive event that reduces the behavior. After being punished, a person or animal is less likely to behave the same way in a similar situation. In this example, the rat will be less likely to make the same turn in the maze after being shocked.

Behavioral Perspective -A Rat Is Being Trained to Run Through a Maze