Behavior Theories Quiz

In operant conditioning, what is the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior?

• Reinforcement decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

• Reinforcement has no effect on behavior.

• Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

• Reinforcement only works if it is given immediately after the behavior.

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How can the principles of social learning theory be applied to reduce aggressive behavior in adolescents?

• By punishing aggressive behavior immediately.

• By providing models of non-aggressive behavior for adolescents to observe and imitate.

• By isolating adolescents from their peers.

• By reinforcing aggressive behavior to understand its consequences.

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What is the main difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning?

• Classical conditioning involves voluntary behaviors, while operant conditioning involves involuntary behaviors.

• Classical conditioning involves the association of two stimuli, while operant conditioning involves the association of a behavior and its consequence.

• Classical conditioning is based on reinforcement, while operant conditioning is based on punishment.

• Classical conditioning is a form of social learning, while operant conditioning is not.

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After Tim refused to clean his room, his mother took away his PS4 gaming system, Tim's mom is making use of

• positive reinforcement
• negative reinforcement
• positive punishment
• negative punishment

A teacher complimenting students when they answer correctly would be an example of

• Positive Reinforcement

• Negative Reinforcement

• Positive Punishment

• Negative Punishment

In a classroom, a student named John often disrupts the class by talking loudly during lectures. As a consequence, the teacher, Ms. Smith, assigns him extra homework as a punishment for his disruptive behavior. After receiving extra homework a few times, John begins to talk less during class to avoid the additional assignments. Eventually, Ms. Smith notices the improvement in John's behavior and stops assigning him extra homework as punishment. What type of conditioning is displayed

• Negative Reinforcement

• Positive Punishment

• Positive reinforcement
• Negative Punishment

Money is an example of a(n) reinforcer

• positive

• negative

• primary

• secondary

Name two primary reinforcers

Describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic reinforcement.

Requiring students to clean the classroom before going out to recess is an example of the ______ principle.