Behavioral Conditioning Examples Quiz

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What is the primary aim of positive reinforcement?

Subtract a stimulus

Encourage the target behavior (correct)

Boo whenever the volunteer moves

Discourage the target behavior

In Scenario #2, what type of reinforcement is being used by booing whenever the volunteer moves?

Positive reinforcement

Negative punishment

Positive punishment (correct)

Negative reinforcement

Which scenario represents negative reinforcement?

Scenario #3 - Booing when not making progress toward the spaghetti

Scenario #2 - Booing whenever the volunteer moves

Scenario #1 - Applauding while moving toward the shoe (correct)

Scenario #2 - Clapping while moving toward the shoe

What is the primary goal of negative punishment?

Discourage the target behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reinforcement involves subtracting a nagging stimulus when the target behavior is exhibited?

Negative reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

If a teacher gives a student a piece of candy for good behavior in class, what type of reinforcement is this an example of?

Positive reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reinforcement involves adding a positive stimulus to increase a behavior?

Positive reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the process of removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior?

Negative reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which schedule of reinforcement provides a reward for every instance of the desired behavior?

Continuous reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

In a variable-ratio reinforcement schedule, the rewards are given:

At random intervals while the behavior is occurring Signup and view all the answers

Which type of punishment involves the addition of an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior?

Positive punishment Signup and view all the answers

In a fixed-interval reinforcement schedule, the reward is given:

After a fixed period of time has elapsed Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of positive reinforcement?

Giving a piece of candy for completing homework Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Taking painkillers to reduce headache pain Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of negative punishment?

Losing internet privileges for not doing chores Signup and view all the answers

In shaping, what does reinforcement focus on?

Reinforcing incremental progress towards the desired behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

Verbal reprimand for being late to work Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes severe punishment?

Utilizes extreme negative affect to stop behavior immediately Signup and view all the answers