Operant Conditioning Practice

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What is Positive Reinforcement?

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Positive Reinforcement is a concept in operant conditioning where a behavior is followed by a rewarding stimulus, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated. Example: Giving a dog a treat for sitting.

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What is Negative Reinforcement?

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Negative Reinforcement is a concept in operant conditioning where a behavior is followed by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated. Example: Taking painkillers to relieve pain.

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What is Positive Punishment?

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Positive Punishment is a concept in operant conditioning where an unpleasant stimulus is added following a behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated. Example: Receiving a shock for answering a question incorrectly.

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What is Negative Punishment?

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Negative Punishment is a concept in operant conditioning where a pleasant stimulus is removed following a behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated. Example: Losing privileges for misbehavior.

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What is the role of consequences in operant conditioning?

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Consequences are outcomes that follow a behavior and can either reinforce or punish that behavior, influencing its future occurrence.

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What is an example of Positive Reinforcement in everyday life?

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An example of Positive Reinforcement is a student receiving praise from a teacher for completing homework on time.

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What is an example of Negative Reinforcement in everyday life?

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An example of Negative Reinforcement is fastening a seatbelt to stop the car from beeping.

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How does Positive Punishment differ from Negative Punishment?

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Positive Punishment involves adding an unpleasant consequence to reduce a behavior, while Negative Punishment involves removing a pleasant stimulus to reduce a behavior.

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What is an example of Positive Punishment in a classroom setting?

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An example of Positive Punishment in a classroom is a student receiving extra homework for talking during class.

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What is an example of Negative Punishment in a family setting?

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An example of Negative Punishment in a family setting is a child losing screen time for not completing chores.