Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Conditioned

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a conditioned reinforcer?

• A) applause for an excellent piano recital
• B) a spanking for eating cookies before dinner
• C) a cold root beer for mowing the lawn on a hot day
• D) termination of shock after removing one's finger from a live electric wire

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Definitions:

Potential Energy

The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors.

Chemical Energy

A form of potential energy stored in chemical bonds between atoms and molecules.

Mechanical Energy

The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system, related to the position and movement of objects.

Thermal Energy

The internal energy of a system due to its temperature, related to the motion of its particles.