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Which of the following best describes positive reinforcement?
Which of the following best describes positive reinforcement?
- The presentation of a stimulus after a behavior occurs that increases the future probability of that behavior occurring (correct)
- The presentation of a stimulus after a behavior occurs that decreases the future probability of that behavior occurring
- The removal of a stimulus after a behavior occurs that decreases the future probability of that behavior occurring
- The removal of a stimulus after a behavior occurs that increases the future probability of that behavior occurring
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
- A student loses recess privileges for not completing homework
- A dog receives a treat for sitting on command (correct)
- A child gets a time-out after misbehaving
- A person gets a speeding ticket for driving too fast
What is the purpose of positive reinforcement?
What is the purpose of positive reinforcement?
- To decrease the likelihood of a behavior happening again
- To increase the future probability of a behavior occurring (correct)
- To discourage certain actions
- To punish unwanted behavior
Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following statements best describes negative reinforcement?
Which of the following statements best describes negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is the best definition of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is the best definition of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following best describes positive punishment?
Which of the following best describes positive punishment?
Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?
Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?
What is the purpose of positive punishment?
What is the purpose of positive punishment?
True or false: Positive punishment is the presentation of a stimulus that increases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations?
True or false: Positive punishment is the presentation of a stimulus that increases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations?
True or false: Positive punishment is the presentation of a stimulus that decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations?
True or false: Positive punishment is the presentation of a stimulus that decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations?
True or false: Positive punishment is an example of negative reinforcement?
True or false: Positive punishment is an example of negative reinforcement?
True or false: Negative punishment involves the presentation of a stimulus after a behavior occurs?
True or false: Negative punishment involves the presentation of a stimulus after a behavior occurs?
True or false: Negative punishment decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations?
True or false: Negative punishment decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations?
True or false: Negative punishment involves the removal of a stimulus after a behavior occurs?
True or false: Negative punishment involves the removal of a stimulus after a behavior occurs?
Which of the following best describes negative punishment?
Which of the following best describes negative punishment?
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
True or false: Negative punishment decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations?
True or false: Negative punishment decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations?
Which of the following best describes extinction?
Which of the following best describes extinction?
What is the purpose of extinction?
What is the purpose of extinction?
True or false: Extinction is the same as punishment.
True or false: Extinction is the same as punishment.
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Study Notes
Reinforcement and Punishment
Positive Reinforcement
- The presentation of a stimulus that increases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations.
- The purpose of positive reinforcement is to increase the frequency or probability of a behavior.
- Example: A child cleans their room and as a result, they receive praise and a sticker.
Negative Reinforcement
- The removal of an unpleasant or aversive stimulus that increases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations.
- The purpose of negative reinforcement is to increase the frequency or probability of a behavior.
- Example: A person takes an aspirin to relieve a headache. The removal of the headache increases the probability of taking aspirin in the future.
Positive Punishment
- The presentation of an unpleasant or aversive stimulus that decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations.
- The purpose of positive punishment is to decrease the frequency or probability of a behavior.
- Example: A child touches a hot stove and gets burned. The pain decreases the probability of the child touching the stove again.
Negative Punishment
- The removal of a pleasant or desirable stimulus that decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations.
- The purpose of negative punishment is to decrease the frequency or probability of a behavior.
- Example: A child misbehaves and as a result, their favorite toy is taken away.
Extinction
- The removal of a reinforcer or stimulus that decreases the future probability of a behavior occurring in the same or similar situations.
- The purpose of extinction is to decrease the frequency or probability of a behavior.
- Example: A child throws a tantrum to get attention, but the parent ignores the behavior. The lack of attention decreases the probability of the child throwing a tantrum in the future.
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