A Student Cries at the Professor's Office for Failing an Exam

question 119

Multiple Choice

A student cries at the professor's office for failing an exam. The professor ignores the crying and the student becomes louder and more vigilant. Eventually, the student stops crying and apologizes for the behaviour. This is an example of which type of reinforcement?

• A)Punishment
• B)Positive reinforcement
• C)Negative reinforcement
• D)Extinction

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Definitions:

Cats

Domesticated felines known for their agility, curiosity, and being common household pets.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, and those followed by negative outcomes are not.

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work in the development of the theory of connectionism and contributions to educational psychology.

Operant Conditioning

The procedure of influencing the level of a behavior by the use of positive reinforcement or negative sanctions.