LEARNING
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Classical Conditioning
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Operant Conditioning
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Karen goes to the gym four days a week to alleviate her stress. Operant conditioning; this is negative reinforcement because she is getting rid of something bad (stress), increasing the likelihood that she will return to the gym.
Detailed explanation-2: -A child is scolded (unpleasant event) for ignoring homework (undesirable behavior.) A parent gives a child a time-out (unpleasant consequence) for throwing tantrums (unwanted behavior.) The police gives a driver a ticket (unpleasant stimulus) for speeding (unwanted behavior.)
Detailed explanation-3: -In Operant Conditioning Theory, there are essentially four quadrants: Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.