Which Statement Between Adult Learners and Their Younger Counterparts Is

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which statement between adult learners and their younger counterparts is true?

• A)Adults are more willing to learn about abstract problems. ​
• B)Adults tend to be more motivated by internal factors.
• C)Younger learners tend to have a larger variety of experiences on which they can build.
• D)Younger learners have a higher need to know why they should learn something.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the likelihood of a particular behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Strategy

A method used to strengthen desired behavior by rewarding positive outcomes or penalizing negative ones to encourage a specific behavior.

Punishment

A consequence applied to decrease or eliminate an unwanted behavior.

Extinction Strategies

Refers to techniques in behavior management that involve eliminating reinforcement for undesired behaviors, leading to their reduction or elimination over time.