OC & SR

Which of the following best describes operant conditioning?

• Learning through association between two stimuli.

• Learning that occurs by observing the actions of others.

• Learning in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by its consequences.

• Learning that occurs unconsciously without reinforcement.

Sarah has a headache, so she takes a pain reliever. After a short while, her headache goes away, and she feels better. The next time she has a headache, she immediately reaches for the pain reliever. This is an example of:

• Positive Reinforcement

• Negative Reinforcement

• Positive Punishment

• Negative Punishment

In a multinational company, employees receive a bonus every end of the year is an example of which type of reinforcement schedule?

• Fixed Interval

• Fixed Ratio

• Variable Interval

• Variable Ratio

Liam’s parents take away his video game privileges for a week after he refuses to do his homework. This scenario best illustrates:

• Positive Reinforcement

• Negative Reinforcement

• Positive Punishment

• Negative Punishment

Every time Lucy submits her project on time, her manager praises her in front of the team. As a result, she continues to meet her deadlines. This is an example of:

• Positive Punishment

• Negative Punishment

• Positive Reinforcement

• Negative Reinforcement