AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what is positive reinforcement?
A
increasing behaviors by stopping a negative stimuli
B
hitting a child because they are being annoying
C
increasing behaviors by presenting positive reinforcers. When presented, it strengthens a response
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In operant conditioning, positive reinforcement involves the addition of a reinforcing stimulus following a behavior that makes it more likely that the behavior will occur again in the future. When a favorable outcome, event, or reward occurs after an action, that particular response or behavior will be strengthened.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is the Meaning of Positive Reinforcement? Positive reinforcement refers to the introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus after a behavior. The desirable stimulus reinforces the behavior, making it more likely that the behavior will reoccur.

Detailed explanation-3: -A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response. Increasing behaviors by stopping or reducing negative stimuli, such as shock. A negative reinforcer is any stimulus that, when removed after a response, strengthens the response.

Detailed explanation-4: -This theory is known as operant conditioning. Positive reinforcement refers to the introduction of desirable or pleasant stimuli after the performance of a behavior. This reward can be used to further encourage that behavior, or change a pre-existing one.

Detailed explanation-5: -Positive reinforcement is the process that occurs when a desirable stimulus is added following the behavior, thereby increasing that behavior.

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