Match the Examples with the Appropriate Type of Reinforcement or Punishment

question 176

Multiple Choice

Match the examples with the appropriate type of reinforcement or punishment.
-The new cough medicine Jim used was so effective in relieving his cough that he vowed to use it whenever he had a cough.

• A)negative punishment
• B)negative reinforcement
• C)positive punishment
• D)positive reinforcement

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology that states behaviors that produce satisfying effects are likely to be repeated, while those that produce unpleasant effects are less likely to be repeated.

Cognitive Map

A mental representation of the layout of one’s environment. For example, after exploring a maze, rats act as if they have learned a cognitive map of it.

Behavioral Technology

The application of psychological principles and techniques to influence human behavior in practical, real-world settings.

Skinner

A psychologist known for his theory of operant conditioning, emphasizing the role of reinforcement in behavior modification.