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According to behaviorism, positive reinforcement is centered on:
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?
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?
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?
Which learning theory focuses on environmental influences to explain behaviors?
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement based on the given text?
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement based on the given text?
What distinguishes learned behaviors from instincts and reflexes, according to Jean Piaget?
What distinguishes learned behaviors from instincts and reflexes, according to Jean Piaget?
In the context of B.F. Skinner's theory, which one of these represents negative punishment?
In the context of B.F. Skinner's theory, which one of these represents negative punishment?
According to B.F. Skinner's theory, which scenario demonstrates negative reinforcement?
According to B.F. Skinner's theory, which scenario demonstrates negative reinforcement?
Based on B.F. Skinner's theory, which situation exemplifies positive punishment?
Based on B.F. Skinner's theory, which situation exemplifies positive punishment?
In B.F. Skinner's theory, which scenario illustrates negative punishment?
In B.F. Skinner's theory, which scenario illustrates negative punishment?
