Positive Reinforcement Increases the Strength of a Behavior

question 5

True/False

Positive reinforcement increases the strength of a behavior.

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Reinforcement Schedule

In operant conditioning, the rule that describes how often and under what conditions a behavior is reinforced.

Vicarious Punishment

Learning process in which an individual observes another being punished and thus learns to inhibit the behavior that led to the punishment.

Fixed Ratio Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses.