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GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

REINFORCEMENT AND PUNISHMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Thirteen-year-old Delilah sees a fast-food restaurant, and begins screaming that she must have French fries or she won’t survive. Her parents surrender and drive in for a large supply that makes Delilah stops screaming. The next time Delilah wants something from her parents, she throws a fit and her parents give in to her demands. Which operant conditioning consequence did Delilah receive?
A
Positive Reinforcement
B
Positive Punishment
C
Negative Reinforcement
D
Negative Punishment
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: -All reinforcement (positive or negative) increases the likelihood of a behavioral response. All punishment (positive or negative) decreases the likelihood of a behavioral response.

Detailed explanation-3: -Flooding therapy is an intensive type of exposure therapy in which you must face your fear at a maximum level of intensity for an extended amount of time. There’s no avoiding the situation and no attempt on the therapist’s part to reduce your anxiety or fear.

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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