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In operant conditioning, an action that occurs immediately after a particular behavior and influences the likelihood of that behavior being repeated is called a(n):
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- Multiple ChoiceWhich type of reinforcement occurs when managers provide positive consequences following desired behaviors in operant conditioning?34views
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- Multiple ChoiceIn the context of operant conditioning, lighting a fire on a cold night to get warm is best classified as which type of reinforcement?22views
- Multiple ChoiceIn operant conditioning, what is the term for a stimulus change that follows a behavior of interest?23views
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The Law of Effect states:
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In operant conditioning, modifications to reinforcement and punishment can influence behavior. Which of the following modifications to reinforcement would increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?
I. Reinforcing the behavior as quickly as possible after it occurs.
II. Providing a reward that is appropriate and desirable for the organism.
III. Punishing a desired behavior consistently.
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True or False: if false, choose the answer that best corrects the statement.
In ratio-based reinforcement schedules, rewards are given at regular time intervals.
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Jerome completes a very demanding project at work, and his boss rewards him with a modest bonus on his next paycheck. This is an example of...
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In a laboratory experiment, mice who fail to pull a lever when cued are given a mild electric shock. This is an example of...
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Which of the following is NOT a primary reinforcer?
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