In Operant Conditioning, Positive Reinforcement Occurs Whenever

question 182

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, positive reinforcement occurs whenever:

• A)the removal of a stimulus following a response increases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
• B)the presentation of a stimulus following a response increases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
• C)the presentation of a stimulus following a response decreases the likelihood of the response's occurring again
• D)the removal of a stimulus following a response decreases the likelihood of the response's occurring again

Define and identify examples of operant conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment.

Understand the process and importance of pairing stimuli in classical conditioning.

Explain the phenomena of extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus generalization, and discrimination in classical conditioning.

Identify and understand the role of negative and positive reinforcers in shaping behavior.

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