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?

    <p>Discourage the target behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Negative reinforcement</p> 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?

    <p>Positive reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Positive reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Negative reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Continuous reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>At random intervals while the behavior is occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Positive punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>After a fixed period of time has elapsed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of positive reinforcement?

    <p>Giving a piece of candy for completing homework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

    <p>Taking painkillers to reduce headache pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of negative punishment?

    <p>Losing internet privileges for not doing chores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In shaping, what does reinforcement focus on?

    <p>Reinforcing incremental progress towards the desired behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?

    <p>Verbal reprimand for being late to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes severe punishment?

    <p>Utilizes extreme negative affect to stop behavior immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

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