Chapter 16: Problem 1
__________ conditioning describes learning that occurs as a result of reinforcement.
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Match the type of operant learning with its definition: 1\. An unpleasant stimulus is presented to decrease behavior. 2 An unpleasant stimulus is removed to increase behavior. 3\. A pleasant stimulus is presented to increase behavior. 4\. A pleasant stimulus is removed to decrease behavior. a. Positive reinforcement b. Negative reinforcement c. Positive punishment d. Negative punishment
Match the type of reinforcement schedule with its definition. 1\. Reinforcement occurs after a set time period. 2\. Reinforcement occurs after a set number of responses. 3\. Reinforcement occurs after a varying time period. 4\. Reinforcement occurs after a varying number of responses. a. Fixed-ratio b. Variable-interval c. Fixed-interval d. Variable-ratio
Sandy had had a rough day, and his son's noicemaking was not helping him relax. Not wanting to resort to scolding, Sandy told his son in a serious manner that he was very tired and would like the boy to play quietly for an hour. This approach worked. For Sandy, the change in his son's behavior was A Positively reinforcing b. Negatively reinforcing
In a __________ reinforcement schedule, behavior is reinforced some of the time, whereas in a __________ reinforcement schedule, behavior is reinforced all the time.
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