Operant Conditioning Practice

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What is Positive Reinforcement?

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A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened by the addition of a rewarding stimulus after the behavior occurs.

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What is Negative Reinforcement?

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A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is strengthened by the removal of an aversive stimulus after the behavior occurs.

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What is Positive Punishment?

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A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is weakened by the addition of an aversive stimulus following the behavior.

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What is Negative Punishment?

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A process in operant conditioning where a behavior is weakened by the removal of a rewarding stimulus following the behavior.

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Example of Positive Reinforcement?

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A rat receives food for pressing a lever.

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Example of Negative Reinforcement?

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A student studies to avoid getting a bad grade.

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Example of Positive Punishment?

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A child receives a timeout for misbehaving.

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Example of Negative Punishment?

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A teenager loses phone privileges for breaking curfew.

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What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment?

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Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior, while punishment decreases it.

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What is an example of a behavior that could be positively reinforced?

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A dog sits on command and receives a treat.