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How is operant conditioning different from classical conditioning? In operant conditioning, reinforcement is presented only when the subject responds
What is a reinforcer? Anything that follows a behavior and increases the frequency of a behavior
What is a punishment? Anything that decreases the frequency of a behavior
Which of the following is a primary reinforcer for humans? Food
Which of the following would be a secondary reinforcer for a rat? The opportunity to escape a shock by pressing a lever
. Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement? Giving a child money for helping around the house
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement? Removing collar pressure on a dog's neck when it walks next to you
Which of the following is an example of positive punishment? Writing the name of a misbehaving student on the chalkboard
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment? Isolating a dog that snaps
Every time your dog urinates on the carpet, you smack him with a rolled-up newspaper. You do this every day for two weeks, several times a day but the dog continues to urinate on the carpet. Are you punishing the dog? NO
Every time your child does a math problem, you give him a piece of candy. Is this a good example of positive reinforcement? Not enough data
An often-heard phrase in operant conditioning is 'the ABC's of behavior.' What does A refer to? Antecedent
An often-heard phrase in operant conditioning is 'the ABC's of behavior.' What does C refer to Behavior
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