Which Situation Is Likely to Be an Example of Negative

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which situation is likely to be an example of negative reinforcement?

• A) A child puts a coin into a machine and gets a gumball.
• B) An employee submits reports to a nagging boss and boss stops nagging.
• C) An employee submits time sheet to payroll department and gets paid on Friday.
• D) A student has a tantrum and the teacher gives a hug to calm them down.

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Definitions:

Personality Part

An aspect or component of an individual's personality, such as a trait or behavior pattern, that contributes to their overall character and psychological identity.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that ego makes decisions based on the reality of the world, taking into account societal norms and laws.

Gratification Delay

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, a part of the personality that mediates between external reality, the id, and superego, and is responsible for realistic and socially appropriate behavior.