GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
OPERANT CONDITIONING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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rat’s food reward in a Skinner box
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cold drink on a hot day
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high score on an exam for which a student studied diligently
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hug from a loved one
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large meal following an extended time without food
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Detailed explanation-1: -Water, food, sleep, shelter, sex, and touch, among others, are primary reinforcers. Pleasure is also a primary reinforcer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Primary reinforcers are those that are innately reinforcing, such as edibles (small pieces of food or drink) or sensory experiences (light up toys, fans, massagers). Secondary reinforcers include tangible items, activities, special privileges, social praise, and attention.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The answer is c) a glass of water. This is because water is important, biologically, to the individual since it is biologically needed for survival. A penny, a hundred dollars, and praise are all examples of secondary reinforcers.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are four types of reinforcement: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, extinction, and punishment.