Operant Conditioning

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What is the term for giving a treat to a dog when it sits on command, leading to quicker responses in the future?

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Positive Reinforcement

Front

A kid is acting a fool in class, trying to make all his friends laugh. The teacher sends him to the "think it out" spot away from his friends. He misses out on a fun activity, and he does not act up in class again. What type of behavior modification is this?

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Negative Punishment

Front

You are speeding. You get pulled over and get a ticket. You do not speed again, for a while anyways :)

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Positive Punishment

Front

You have a headache. You take an Advil and the pain goes away. What type of reinforcement is this?

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Negative Reinforcement

Front

The child's behavior ...

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Positive Reinforcement

Front

Dad's behavior ....

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Negative Reinforcement

Front

Your neighbor is playing their music super loud. You pound on the wall and they turn down their music. You are more likely to do this in the future.

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Negative Reinforcement

Front

Your neighbor is playing their music super loud. You pound on the wall and they turn up their music even louder! You are less likely to pound on their wall to get them to turn it down in the future. What is this an example of?

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Positive Punishment

Front

Your neighbor is playing their music super loud. You pound on the wall and instead of turning down the music, they come knocking on your door to "have words". You do not pound on the wall in the future.... What type of behavior modification is this?

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Positive Punishment

Front

What type of consequence is described when a child is made to go to their room without screen time for not completing homework?

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Negative Punishment