AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

BEHAVIOR THERAPY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Operant conditioning techniques include
A
positive reinforcement
B
negative reinforcement
C
extinction
D
punishment
E
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Operant Conditioning Theory, there are essentially four quadrants: Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Operant conditioning, sometimes referred to as instrumental conditioning, is a method of learning that uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior. Through operant conditioning, behavior that is rewarded is likely to be repeated, and behavior that is punished will rarely occur.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are five basic processes in operant conditioning: positive and negative reinforcement strengthen behavior; punishment, response cost, and extinction weaken behavior.

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