Positive/Negative Reinforcement + Punishment

Front

If a worker continues to work hard on the job and thus avoids the boss's criticism, _______________ reinforcement is occurring.

Back

negative

Front

I always clean the house to get rid of a mess

Back

Negative Reinforcement

Front

A toddler is given a cookie after saying “please”. Now he says please all the time.

Back

Positive Reinforcement

Front

I take my vitamins every day to avoid getting sick

Back

Negative Reinforcement

Front

A dolphin trainer walks away with a the fish bucket when a dolphin gets aggressive. The dolphin behaves in the future. What type of behavior modification is this?

Back

Negative Punishment

Front

A student is yelled at by the teacher for being late. he's never late again.

Back

Positive Punishment

Front

A child gets his toys taken away for fighting with his sister. Now he gets along with his sister.

Back

Negative Punishment

Front

A student who is disruptive can no longer listen to music during work time. Now he behaves during class.

Back

Negative Punishment

Front

Watching your favorite TV show after doing all of your homework.

Back

Positive Reinforcement

Front

Getting a candy bar after putting money into a vending machine

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Positive Reinforcement