CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Taking an aspirin to get rid of a headache
A
Positive Reinforcement
B
Negative Reinforcement
C
Punishment
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Such behavior is usually viewed as a form of escape, that is, the response of consuming aspirins is negatively reinforced by relief from the headache.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, giving a child praise for completing his homework represents positive reinforcement, whereas taking Aspirin to reduce the pain of a headache represents negative reinforcement. In both cases, the reinforcement makes it more likely that behaviour will occur again in the future.

Detailed explanation-3: -Negative reinforcement is NOT punishment or a “bad” thing. Negative reinforcement encourages the repeating of a behaviour by ✨removing✨ something. For example, when a person takes a painkiller to get rid of a headache, the behaviour of taking medicine is then negatively reinforced by the removal of pain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of Negative Reinforcement Giving a pass to the car behind to avoid its honking. Getting up from the bed to avoid the noisy alarm. Taking an antacid before having a spicy meal. Applying sunscreen before heading to the beach to avoid getting sunburned.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is e) Operant conditioning: negative reinforcement. One has the pain taken away, which reinforces the behavior of taking further aspirins. This only works after the first one.

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