AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
James ignored his barking dog until she eventually stopped. When she was quiet, she got a treat.
A
Positive reinforcement
B
Negative reinforcement
C
Punishment
D
Response cost
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, a parent might use praise or other rewards to get a child to brush their teeth, get ready for bed, or clean up their room. In school: Teachers can also use positive reinforcement to help kids engage in desired classroom behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Positive reinforcement increases the target behavior by adding something preferred (good). Positive punishment decreases the target behavior by adding something aversive (bad).

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