Which One of the Following Is an Example of Negative

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) When Kevin does his homework, his teacher praises him profusely, to the point that it embarrasses him.
• B) When Kathleen insults another student while waiting in line for lunch, her teacher moves her to the end of the line.
• C) When Lucas complains about a classmate who is picking on him, his teacher allows him to come in from recess on bitterly cold days.
• D) When Priscilla answers a teacher's question incorrectly, Mike teases her unmercifully.

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Definitions:

Programmed Decisions

Decisions that are routine and repetitive, made within the framework of company policies and procedures.

Reality Checks

Methods or situations that force an individual or group to consider the actual circumstances surrounding them, often dispelling illusions.

Semiprogrammed Decisions

Decisions that are made with a mix of established procedures and the judgment of the decision-maker, often used when faced with partially known circumstances.

Contingent Decisions

Contingent decisions are decisions made based on certain conditions or situations arising, meaning they are dependent on particular events or circumstances.