Which of the Following Is an Example of Reinforcement

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of reinforcement?

• A) A service waiter being fired for being rude to customers
• B) An employee getting demoted for never coming in to work on time
• C) A truck driver getting a bonus for making deliveries on time
• D) An employee being paid his severance package

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without requiring any learning.

Conditioned Taste Aversion

An acquired response where an individual avoids consuming a certain food or drink due to a previous negative experience, such as illness.

Cultural Practices

The shared activities, rituals, and traditions that are prevalent within a specific community or society, reflecting their values and beliefs.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.