AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Receiving praise after a musical performance
A
Positive Reinforcement
B
Negative Reinforcement
C
Positive Punishment
D
Negative Punishment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Receiving praise after a musical performance would increase the amount that you perform. A teacher complimenting students when they answer correctly will increase that behavior. At a gym, customers receive a discount if they work out a certain number of times and eat healthy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition of Praise Praise is a form of positive reinforcement that combines attention with a positive verbal statement.

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: -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.

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