AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

BIOLOGY COGNITION AND LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following alternatives best describes vicarious reinforcement?
A
Anticipating future reinforcement
B
receiving reinforcement after behaving inappropriately
C
remembering reinforcement that one has previously received
D
watching someone else receive reinforcement for a behavior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -the process whereby a person becomes more likely to engage in a particular behavior (response) by observing another individual being reinforced for that behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vicarious reinforcement is the learning of a behavior by observing the positive and negative consequences of the actions of others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is an example of vicarious reinforcement? Babs saw Martin receive a candy bar for completing his reading list. She is careful to complete her reading list because she saw Martin get a reward for doing it.

Detailed explanation-4: -A person is caught stealing and is taken to jail. Those who saw the person steal and receive punishment learn vicariously that stealing brings a negative consequence. If the vicarious punishment works, they won’t (or are less likely to) steal in the future.

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