Four-Month-Old Simon Quickly Learns That He Will Be Picked Up

question 52

Multiple Choice

Four-month-old Simon quickly learns that he will be picked up if he cries. From a behaviorist perspective, picking up Simon whenever he cries is a ________ for the baby.

• A) positive reinforcer
• B) negative reinforcer
• C) positive punisher
• D) negative punisher

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Definitions:

Contingency Decision

Decision-making that is undertaken to address unexpected events or emergencies, typically involving alternative plans or actions.

Emergency Plan

A set of procedures designed to take action and manage responses during emergencies, aiming to mitigate harm and ensure safety.

Nonprogrammed Decision

A decision made in response to situations that are unique, poorly defined and largely unstructured, and have important consequences for the organization.

Programmed Decision

A decision that is made using an established process or procedure, typically for routine and repetitive business issues.