Cognitive Development and Learning Theories

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According to behaviorism, positive reinforcement is centered on:

  • Changing instincts and reflexes
  • Environmental influences (correct)
  • Operant conditioning
  • Cognitive development

Which of the following scenarios best represents positive reinforcement?

  • A team member is ignored for not participating in a project
  • A student receives a prize for excellent academic performance (correct)
  • An employee is demoted for not meeting targets
  • A child is scolded for not completing homework

In behaviorism, what does negative reinforcement involve?

  • Ignoring unwanted behavior
  • Punishing undesirable behavior (correct)
  • Encouraging desired behavior
  • Rewarding good behavior

Which learning theory focuses on environmental influences to explain behaviors?

<p>Operant conditioning theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement based on the given text?

<p>A child doesn't have to clean the table if they eat their vegetables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes learned behaviors from instincts and reflexes, according to Jean Piaget?

<p>Change and experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of B.F. Skinner's theory, which one of these represents negative punishment?

<p>Students lose recess time for making too much noise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to B.F. Skinner's theory, which scenario demonstrates negative reinforcement?

<p>A teenager cleans up his room so that his phone won’t be taken away (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on B.F. Skinner's theory, which situation exemplifies positive punishment?

<p>Parents spank children for skipping classes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In B.F. Skinner's theory, which scenario illustrates negative punishment?

<p>Workers won’t get yelled at when they arrive at work on time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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