CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

OPERANT CONDITIONING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Your allowance for doing your chores at home is an example of
A
positive reinforcement
B
negative reinforcement
C
aversive control
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Positive reinforcement is adding a reward when the child behaves well. If you give your child an allowance for performing certain chores, that’s positive reinforcement. The goal is to increase the probability that they will continue the good behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -Allowance can be a positive reinforcement to reward consistency and excellence. You can also choose a prize, cut out a picture of it, and use it as a motivation.

Detailed explanation-3: -As noted above, positive reinforcement refers to introducing a desirable stimulus (i.e., a reward) to encourage the behavior that is desired. An example of this is giving a child a treat when he or she is polite to a stranger.

Detailed explanation-4: -Clapping and cheering. Giving a high five. Giving a hug or pat on the back. Giving a thumbs-up.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are four types of positive reinforcers: natural, tangible, social, and token. Positive reinforcement can be delivered in experiments as part of a partial fixed schedule.

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