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What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment in operant conditioning?

Reinforcement is anything that increases the frequency of a behaviour. Punishment decreases the frequency. Reinforcement can be split into two categories: positive reinforcement refers to adding something pl...
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What is X-linked recessive inheritance?

Genetic diseases with an X-linked recessive inheritance pattern usually affect only the males in a family. These diseases are inherited via mutations on the X chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes and t...
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When should I use the present subjunctive in Spanish?

The subjunctive is a mood, rather than a tense. A verb is triggered into the subjunctive when expressing a wish, hope or desire. For example, "I want you to play the piano" becomes "quiero que...
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What effect does ADH release have on the blood osmolarity?

ADH (anti diuretic hormone) is a hormone that is released when the hypothalamus detects high blood osmolarity or when blood pressure is low. It is released from the posterior pituitary gland into the blood. ...
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What is an autoimmune disease?

The immune system usually makes antibodies to destroy foreign pathogens that may harm the body. However, in autoimmune disease, the body produces antibodies that recognise the body's own cells or enzymes as ...
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