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What type of operant conditioning is demonstrated when Sean spanks his child for playing in the street?
What type of operant conditioning is illustrated by receiving an 'A' on an exam after studying hard?
What type of operant conditioning is Amanda demonstrating when she cleans her room to avoid her parents getting upset?
What type of operant conditioning is represented by getting a paycheck?
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What type of operant conditioning occurs when a student is embarrassed for giving a wrong answer?
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What type of operant conditioning does receiving a hug after a temper tantrum indicate?
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What type of operant conditioning is shown when a patient is taken to a room without food for stealing food?
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What type of operant conditioning is illustrated when Travis cleans his room to receive his allowance?
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What type of operant conditioning is demonstrated by John only visiting the dentist when he's in pain?
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What type of operant conditioning occurs when a student behaves more excitedly after being called by the teacher?
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What type of operant conditioning occurs with police giving tickets to increase seatbelt use?
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Study Notes
Operant Conditioning Examples
- Positive Punishment: Adding an unpleasant stimulus to reduce undesirable behavior, e.g., Sean spanking his child for playing in the street.
- Positive Reinforcement: Presenting a rewarding stimulus to increase desired behavior, e.g., receiving an "A" on an exam after hard study effort.
- Negative Reinforcement: Removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase desired behavior, e.g., Amanda cleaning her room to avoid parental nagging.
- Positive Reinforcement: Getting a paycheck serves as a reward for work done.
- Positive Punishment: Embarrassing a student for a wrong answer aims to decrease incorrect responses.
- Positive Reinforcement: Receiving a comforting hug from parents after a temper tantrum encourages emotional expression.
- Negative Punishment: Taking a disruptive patient to a room without food to discourage stealing food from others.
- Positive Reinforcement: Travis consistently cleaning his room to earn his allowance reinforces responsible behavior.
- Negative Reinforcement: John learns to go for regular dentist check-ups after experiencing pain, thus avoiding future discomfort.
- Positive Reinforcement: A student's enthusiastic behavior (jumping and yelling) results in being called on by the teacher, encouraging similar future behavior.
- Positive or Negative Reinforcement: The police ticketing non-seatbelt wearers increases compliance, demonstrating a consequence that reinforces the desired behavior.
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Test your understanding of operant conditioning through a series of examples showcasing positive and negative reinforcement and punishment. See if you can identify the concepts in each scenario and their effects on behavior. Perfect for students of psychology!
