LEARNING
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sheldon erroneously defines Negative Reinforcement as “withdrawal of a positive stimulus". In fact, this is Negative Punishment, eg. denying a child his dessert because of a misbehaviour earlier in the day. Negative Reinforcement is the withdrawal of a NEGATIVE stimulus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thus, it is clear that negative reinforcement never increases desirable behaviour is not true about negative reinforcement.
Detailed explanation-3: -This is false-a negative reinforcement is a type of punishment to decrease a behaviour.
Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of Negative Reinforcement Giving a pass to the car behind to avoid its honking. Getting up from the bed to avoid the noisy alarm. Taking an antacid before having a spicy meal. Applying sunscreen before heading to the beach to avoid getting sunburned.