AP PSYCHOLOGY

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LEARNING

HOW WE LEARN AND CLASSICAL CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Jackie wants her dog to bring her the mail each day after it’s dropped in through the mail slot. Instead of trying to teach her dog, Dodger, all at once, she begins by giving him treats each time he goes to the mail slot. This is an example of
A
primary reinforcement.
B
secondary reinforcement.
C
shaping.
D
acquisition.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parents can use operant conditioning with their children by: offering praise when they do something positive. giving them a piece of candy when they clean their room. letting them play video games after they complete their homework.

Detailed explanation-2: -When an organism receives a reinforcer each time it displays a behavior, it is called continuous reinforcement . This reinforcement schedule is the quickest way to teach someone a behavior, and it is especially effective in training a new behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is C. When a dog plays dead she gets a treat in order to encourage her to repeat the behavior. The dog has learned that she will get a treat, positive reinforcement, for playing dead in this example. This is explained through operant conditioning of associating rewards with a behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -A weekly paycheck is a good example of a fixed-interval schedule. The employee receives reinforcement every seven days, which may result in a higher response rate as payday approaches.

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