Reinforcement and Punishment Are Defined Based on Their

question 24

Multiple Choice

Reinforcement and punishment are defined based on their:

• A) strength of administration
• B) effect on behavior
• C) antecedents
• D) time of delivery

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Schedule

The pattern or timing of delivery of rewards or punishments that influences the rate and strength of a behavior in learning.

Lottery Numbers

Randomly selected numbers used in games of chance for the purpose of winning prizes.

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behavior analysis where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have been made.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is withheld.