Wearing a hat

Listening to music

Eating breakfast

Following traffic rules while driving, such as stopping at a red light and yielding to pedestrians, is an example of rule governed behavior.

Behavior that is only influenced by internal factors

Behavior that is influenced by the consequences that follow it

Behavior that is not influenced by consequences

Behavior that is determined by genetics

A student studying for an exam to avoid failing the class

A person eating a healthy meal to maintain their weight

A dog barking at the door to be let outside

A child cleaning their room to receive a reward from their parents

Rule governed behavior is based on explicit rules or instructions, while contingency shaped behavior is influenced by the consequences of the behavior.

Rule governed behavior is learned through trial and error, while contingency shaped behavior is learned through imitation

Rule governed behavior is influenced by consequences, while contingency shaped behavior is based on explicit rules

Rule governed behavior is only applicable to animals, while contingency shaped behavior is only applicable to humans

Reinforcement, punishment, modeling, and verbal instructions

Genetics and heredity

Economic policies and regulations

Weather and climate

Weather conditions, time of day, and social media influence

Reinforcement schedules, antecedent stimuli, and individual's history of learning and experiences

Educational background, career choice, and political beliefs

Genetics, diet, and exercise habits

Behavior that is controlled by random impulses

Rule governed behavior is behavior that is controlled by a set of rules or instructions, rather than being directly shaped by the immediate environment or consequences.

Behavior that is influenced by immediate consequences only

Behavior that is not influenced by any external factors

Behavior is shaped by the alignment of the stars and planets

Contingency shaped behavior is based on random chance

Behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it, such as rewards or punishments.

Behavior is shaped by genetics and hereditary factors

Understanding rule governed behavior is only important in professional settings, not in everyday life

Contingency shaped behavior has no impact on decision making in everyday life

It is not important to understand societal norms and laws in relation to rule governed behavior

It is important to understand rule governed behavior to follow societal norms, laws, and regulations, and to understand contingency shaped behavior to recognize the consequences of actions and make informed decisions in everyday life.

Reinforcement has no effect on contingency shaped behavior.

Reinforcement strengthens the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Reinforcement only affects rule governed behavior, not contingency shaped behavior.

Reinforcement decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

They have no role in shaping behavior.

They serve as triggers that elicit a specific behavior.

They are only relevant in rule governed behavior.

They determine the consequences of the behavior.

Verbal stimuli

The contingency

Consequence stimuli

None of the above

After you do your chores, we will go shopping. You do your chores, then shop

Do your chores, or you cannot play with your friends. You don’t do your chores, so you could not play with your friends

All good boys do their chores

If you do your chores you can have extra dessert. You did your chores, then ate an extra cookie

Rule-governed behavior

Contingency-shaped behavior

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Rule-governed behavior

Contingency-shaped behavior

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Rule-governed behavior

Contingency-shaped behavior

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Rule-governed behavior

Contingency-shaped behavior

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