AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, a student calls out during class to get attention. When the teacher responds, i.e. pays attention to the disruptive student, this response acts as positive reinforcement – therefore, the probability that the student will call out again increases (Smith, 2017).

Detailed explanation-2: -An example of positive reinforcement is providing a sticker to a student once they’ve completed an assignment. An example of negative reinforcement is allowing the student to leave circle time for a five-minute break after they use a break card.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four types of positive reinforcers: natural, tangible, social, and token. Positive reinforcement can be delivered in experiments as part of a partial fixed schedule.

Detailed explanation-4: -Positive reinforcement focuses on encouraging students by offering incentives to spur them on when they do well academically or demonstrate positive behavior. Here’s an example of positive reinforcement: John is a fourth-grade learner in Mrs. Owl’s class who prefers doodling to learning.