40 Questions
Which term is another name for operant conditioning?
Instrumental conditioning
What is reinforcement in operant conditioning?
Strengthening an action by associating it with a consequence
What is an example of a conditioned reinforcer?
Giving a child money for cleaning their room
Who coined the term 'reinforcement' in 1937?
B. F. Skinner
What does reinforcement refer to in operant conditioning?
Anything that increases the likelihood of a response
What is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Candy
What is the role of the type of reinforcement used in operant conditioning?
Determining the overall effectiveness
What is primary reinforcement sometimes referred to as?
Unconditional reinforcement
What might be an example of reinforcement in a classroom setting?
Giving praise to students
What is the purpose of a conditioned reinforcer?
To strengthen or increase a behavior
Which of the following is an example of secondary reinforcement?
The sound of a clicker in dog training
What is the difference between positive and negative reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement involves adding something desirable, while negative reinforcement involves removing something aversive
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Getting a flu shot to avoid getting sick
What is the main difference between continuous reinforcement and partial reinforcement?
Continuous reinforcement involves reinforcing a response each and every time it occurs, while partial reinforcement involves reinforcing a response only some of the time
Which of the following is an example of a partial reinforcement schedule?
Reinforcing a response only some of the time
What is the role of reinforcement in operant conditioning?
To encourage desirable behaviors and discourage undesirable ones
What can influence the overall strength of a response?
The timing of when a reinforcer is presented
Which of the following is an example of how reinforcement can vary from one person to another?
One child finding a treat reinforcing while another is indifferent to it
What can reinforce misbehavior if a child only receives attention when being scolded?
Attention from their parents
What can a better understanding of reinforcement contribute to?
Learning and behavior
Which term is synonymous with operant conditioning?
Instrumental conditioning
What is the purpose of reinforcement in operant conditioning?
To strengthen a response
What is the main difference between primary and conditioned reinforcers?
Primary reinforcers are naturally reinforcing, while conditioned reinforcers are learned
Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Candy
What is the role of the type of reinforcement used in operant conditioning?
To shape the behavior over time
Which of the following is an example of a partial reinforcement schedule?
Receiving a reward after an unpredictable number of behaviors
What can reinforce misbehavior if a child only receives attention when being scolded?
Positive reinforcement
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Taking away a privilege for breaking a rule
What is an example of how reinforcement can vary from one person to another?
Some people are more motivated by praise, while others are motivated by tangible rewards
Who coined the term 'reinforcement' in 1937?
B. F. Skinner
Which of the following is an example of primary reinforcement?
Genetic traits influencing mate selection
Which of the following is an example of secondary reinforcement?
The sound of a clicker in dog training
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Getting a bonus for exceeding sales quota
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Engaging in a behavior to avoid an aversive stimulus
Which of the following can measure and describe response strength?
The frequency of reinforcement
Which of the following is a type of partial reinforcement schedule?
Variable ratio reinforcement
What role does reinforcement play in the operant conditioning process?
Both encouraging desirable behaviors and discouraging undesirable behaviors
What can influence the overall strength of a response?
The timing of when a reinforcer is presented
What can a better understanding of reinforcement contribute to?
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of how reinforcement can vary from one person to another?
One person finding a treat reinforcing while another is indifferent to it
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