AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The child screamed in the store for a candy bar. Dad gave them the candy bar. The child stopped screaming when dad gave her the candy. The next time she started screaming, dad gave her candy. Dad’s behavior ____
A
Positive Reinforcement
B
Negative Reinforcement
C
Positive Punishment
D
Negative Punishment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are four types of reinforcement: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, extinction, and punishment.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Positive punishment is used in many ways in the classroom. For example, teachers may assign extra school works to students who misbehave. A teacher may also add a “black star” on the behavior chart if a student uses his cell phone in class.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reinforcement can include anything that strengthens or increases a behavior. 3 In a classroom setting, for example, types of reinforcement might include giving praise, letting students out of unwanted work, or providing token rewards, candy, extra playtime, or fun activities.

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