Peter keeps swearing in class, each time he does his teacher asks him to put a dime in a jar, since this policy has been implemented Peters swearing has slowed considerably. Which operant conditioning consequence did Peter receive?

REINFORCEMENT AND PUNISHMENT

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Peter keeps swearing in class, each time he does his teacher asks him to put a dime in a jar, since this policy has been implemented Peter’s swearing has slowed considerably. Which operant conditioning consequence did Peter receive?

A	Positive Reinforcement
B	Positive Punishment
C	Negative Reinforcement
D	Negative Punishment

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In Applied Behavior Analysis verbiage (ABA), time out is considered a negative punishment procedure. The “negative” means something is removed and the “punishment” refers to decreasing a behavior.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Operant Conditioning Theory, there are essentially four quadrants: Positive Reinforcement, Positive Punishment, Negative Reinforcement, and Negative Punishment.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, when lab rats press a lever when a green light is on, they receive a food pellet as a reward. When they press the lever when a red light is on, they receive a mild electric shock. As a result, they learn to press the lever when the green light is on and avoid the red light.

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.

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