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What is the primary focus of reinforcement theory?
What is the primary focus of reinforcement theory?
- The impact of internal motivations on behavior
- The role of cognition in shaping behavior
- The influence of social norms on behavior
- The impact of external environmental consequences on behavior (correct)
Who developed the concept of operant conditioning?
Who developed the concept of operant conditioning?
- B.F. Skinner (correct)
- Albert Bandura
- Jean Piaget
- Sigmund Freud
What is the purpose of negative reinforcers in operant conditioning?
What is the purpose of negative reinforcers in operant conditioning?
- To punish misbehavior
- To encourage desired behavior
- To inhibit undesired behavior (correct)
- To reward good behavior
What is the technique of removing a positive reinforcer to eliminate undesired behavior called?
What is the technique of removing a positive reinforcer to eliminate undesired behavior called?
What is the process of selectively reinforcing behaviors that are successively closer approximations to the desired behavior called?
What is the process of selectively reinforcing behaviors that are successively closer approximations to the desired behavior called?
What is the goal of behavior modification?
What is the goal of behavior modification?
What is the primary goal of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning?
What is the primary goal of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning?
Which of the following is a key principle of operant conditioning?
Which of the following is a key principle of operant conditioning?
What is the purpose of clearly identifying desired work behaviors in operant conditioning?
What is the purpose of clearly identifying desired work behaviors in operant conditioning?
What is the term for the removal of an unpleasant consequence to increase the frequency of a behavior?
What is the term for the removal of an unpleasant consequence to increase the frequency of a behavior?
Why is it important to deliver rewards immediately in operant conditioning?
Why is it important to deliver rewards immediately in operant conditioning?
What is the term for the contingent presentation of an unpleasant consequence to decrease the frequency of a behavior?
What is the term for the contingent presentation of an unpleasant consequence to decrease the frequency of a behavior?
What is the primary difference between continuous reinforcement and intermittent reinforcement?
What is the primary difference between continuous reinforcement and intermittent reinforcement?
Which guideline for using punishment involves ensuring that the punishment is proportional to the behavior?
Which guideline for using punishment involves ensuring that the punishment is proportional to the behavior?
What is the outcome of behavior acquired under an intermittent reinforcement schedule?
What is the outcome of behavior acquired under an intermittent reinforcement schedule?
According to the integrated model of motivation, what leads to performance accomplishment?
According to the integrated model of motivation, what leads to performance accomplishment?
What is the purpose of following the laws of immediate and contingent reinforcement?
What is the purpose of following the laws of immediate and contingent reinforcement?
What is the outcome of receiving rewards for performance accomplishment, according to the integrated model of motivation?
What is the outcome of receiving rewards for performance accomplishment, according to the integrated model of motivation?
