Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the definition of positive reinforcement?
What is the definition of positive reinforcement?
- Taking away a toy
- Scolding a child
- Studying for a test
- Giving a child a compliment for a job well done (correct)
Which of these is an example of negative reinforcement?
Which of these is an example of negative reinforcement?
- Child's toy is taken for fighting
- Ignoring a spouse for a certain behavior
- Scratching to remove an itch (correct)
- Spanking a child
What happens when a child is grounded for misbehavior?
What happens when a child is grounded for misbehavior?
Negative punishment
What does positive punishment involve?
What does positive punishment involve?
A dolphin trainer walks away with a fish bucket when the dolphin acts __________.
A dolphin trainer walks away with a fish bucket when the dolphin acts __________.
What is an example of positive reinforcement involving a pet?
What is an example of positive reinforcement involving a pet?
What does removal of pain through taking a pain reliever illustrate?
What does removal of pain through taking a pain reliever illustrate?
What reaction occurs after burning your hand touching a hot stove?
What reaction occurs after burning your hand touching a hot stove?
Getting paid for a completed task is an example of __________.
Getting paid for a completed task is an example of __________.
Scolding a dog is an example of negative reinforcement.
Scolding a dog is an example of negative reinforcement.
What action reinforces the behavior of daydreaming or doodling in class?
What action reinforces the behavior of daydreaming or doodling in class?
Flashcards
Positive Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement
Adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior.
Negative Reinforcement
Negative Reinforcement
Removing an undesirable stimulus to increase a behavior.
Positive Punishment
Positive Punishment
Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.
Negative Punishment
Negative Punishment
Signup and view all the flashcards
Reinforcement
Reinforcement
Signup and view all the flashcards
Punishment
Punishment
Signup and view all the flashcards
Stimulus
Stimulus
Signup and view all the flashcards
Behavior
Behavior
Signup and view all the flashcards
Consequence
Consequence
Signup and view all the flashcards
Monetary compensation
Monetary compensation
Signup and view all the flashcards
Compliance
Compliance
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Positive Reinforcement
- Defined as a stimulus introduced following a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior happening again.
- Complimenting a child reinforces their good behavior, encouraging them to complete tasks effectively in the future.
- Monetary compensation for completed work motivates individuals to continue performing tasks diligently.
- Rewarding oneself with a favorite activity, like watching a chosen TV show, promotes task completion.
- Animals, such as dolphins, are rewarded with fish for exhibiting desirable behaviors, solidifying training results.
- Dogs learn commands better when they receive treats for sitting, lying down, or rolling over as a form of encouragement.
- Using a vending machine as a reward for financial contribution illustrates reinforcement in human behavior.
Negative Reinforcement
- Involves the removal of an adverse element to strengthen a behavior.
- Scratching an itch serves as a relief, reinforcing the behavior of scratching when faced with discomfort.
- Engaging in daydreaming or doodling mitigates feelings of boredom, reinforcing the behavior of distraction during class.
- Studying due to anxiety about an upcoming test exemplifies how worry is alleviated, reinforcing the studying behavior.
- Watching TV as a distraction from test-related anxiety demonstrates another instance of reducing discomfort.
- Taking pain relievers effectively removes pain, reinforcing the behavior of using medication when experiencing discomfort.
Positive Punishment
- Introduces an undesired stimulus to reduce a behavior’s occurrence.
- Scolding for misbehavior serves as a means of redirecting undesirable behavior in pets and children.
- Physical reprimanding, such as spanking a child, aims to deter reoccurring misbehavior.
- Speeding tickets impose a financial burden as a consequence of law violations, deterring future speeding.
- Hitting a dog with a newspaper serves as a corrective measure to discourage specific unwanted behaviors.
- Spraying water on a cat for inappropriate actions reduces the likelihood of repeat offenses.
- Pain from touching a hot stove provides immediate negative feedback, prompting avoidance of that action in the future.
- Experiencing nausea after consuming spoiled food acts as a natural aversive response, preventing future similar choices.
Negative Punishment
- Involves taking away a positive stimulus to decrease a behavior’s occurrence.
- Forfeiting a child's toy due to fighting instills consequences that discourage aggressive actions among siblings.
- Grounding a teenager for unacceptable behavior removes privileges, aiming to diminish negative conduct.
- A dolphin trainer removing rewards demonstrates how failing to comply with rules results in lost opportunities.
- Ignoring a spouse for specific behaviors serves as a corrective strategy, diminishing those actions through loss of attention.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz presents flashcards that define positive reinforcement and punishment through various examples. Explore how rewards and consequences influence behavior and learning. Perfect for students seeking to understand these crucial concepts in psychology.
