Criminality Quiz

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement according to Skinner's Operant Conditioning theory?

• Receiving a sticker for tidying up

• Losing access to a computer game for not tidying up

• Receiving a detention for not attending a school trip

• Being frightened of crowded places

What type of reinforcement involves the removal of an undesired outcome?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

In the context of operant conditioning, what is the term for the receipt of a desired outcome?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

What type of punishment involves the removal of a desired outcome?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Positive punishment

• Negative punishment

Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?

• Money

• Praise

• Food

• Tokens

What is an example of a secondary reinforcer?

• Water

• Food

• Tokens

• Shelter

According to Bandura's Social Learning Theory, which of the following is a key concept?

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative punishment

• Role models

• Primary reinforcers

Which of the following is NOT a key term associated with social learning theory?

• Modelling

• Identification

• Operant conditioning

• Vicarious reinforcement

According to social learning theory, what is the role of a 'model'?

• To provide direct reinforcement

• To serve as an example for observational learning

• To punish incorrect behaviors

• To create new behaviors through conditioning

Which study is highlighted to explain the process of social learning with a focus on aggressive behavior?

• Charlton et al. (2000)

• Bandura, Ross and Ross (1961)

• Skinner's 'Skinner box' experiment

• Columbine school shootings