AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would NOT increase the effectiveness of operant conditioning
A
Give the reinforcement/punishment after a desired response
B
Give the reinforcement/punishment immediately after a desired response
C
Give the reinforcement/punishment before a desired response
D
Give the reinforcement/punishment immediately before a desired response
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, from this explanation, it is clear that Insight is not a part of the whole conditioning process, and is not related to operant conditioning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reinforcement can be positive or negative, and punishment can also be positive or negative. All reinforcers (positive or negative) increase the likelihood of a behavioral response. All punishers (positive or negative) decrease the likelihood of a behavioral response.

Detailed explanation-3: -1) Immediacy. 2) Intensity and magnitude. 3) Schedule of punishment. 4) Reinforcement for the target behavior.

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