Which Situation Does NOT Exemplify the Concept of Reinforcement

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which situation does NOT exemplify the concept of reinforcement?

• A) Mary eats a balanced diet because it will ultimately lead to a healthier, longer life.
• B) Martino buys scratch-off lottery tickets because he may hit a $10,000 jackpot.
• C) Brenda ends her camping trip early because she can't stand the mosquitoes.
• D) Joshua washes the dishes as he cooks so they don't become a big pile at the end.

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Definitions:

Theory

An organized system of assumptions and principles that purports to explain a specified set of phenomena and their interrelationships.

Informed Consent

The doctrine that anyone who participates in human research must do so voluntarily and must know enough about the study to make an intelligent decision about whether to take part.

APA Code

The ethical guidelines set by the American Psychological Association for psychologists.

Human Welfare

The general health, happiness, and safety of a person or population, often used as a measure of the effectiveness of social policies.