A Consequence Is Defined by Skinner as a Reinforcer or a Punisher

question 17

Multiple Choice

A consequence is defined by Skinner as a reinforcer or a punisher depending on whether it

• A) increases or decreases the frequency of the behaviour that it follows.
• B) is designed to promote desirable behaviour or suppress undesirable behaviour.
• C) is pleasurable or uncomfortable for the subject receiving the consequence.
• D) occurs antecedent to or as a consequence of the behaviour.

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Definitions:

Quarts

A unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints or one-fourth of a gallon, used in both the US customary and British imperial systems.

Gallons

A unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids.

Miles

A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1,609 meters, used primarily in the United States and the UK for measuring distances.

Gallon

A unit of volume for liquid measure equal to four quarts, used in both the US customary and British imperial systems.