Define and Provide Examples for the Following Four Operant Conditioning

question 424

Essay

Define and provide examples for the following four operant conditioning terms: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, negative punishment.

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Definitions:

Longer Life Span

The increase in the amount of time an individual lives, often attributed to factors such as advancements in medicine, healthier lifestyles, and improved living conditions.

Happy College Students

College students who experience positive emotions, satisfaction, and a sense of well-being during their college years.

Feel-good, Do-good Phenomenon

The observation that people are more likely to help others when they are in a good mood.

Positive Psychology

An area of psychology focused on the study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels, including the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions of life.