Positive Reinforcement and Negative Reinforcement Differ in That

question 18

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement differ in that:

• A)Only positive reinforcement results in a subsequent increase in the response
• B)Only negative reinforcement can be combined with observational learning
• C)Only positive reinforcement is involved in instrumental learning
• D)Only negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus

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Definitions:

Karl Marx

A philosopher and economist known for his critical analysis of capitalism and his theory of historical materialism, which centers on the roles of class struggle and economic production in social change.

Emile Durkheim

A French sociologist and one of the founding figures of sociology, known for his work on social cohesion, the division of labor, and the concept of social facts.

Egoistic

Pertaining to or involving an excessive preoccupation with one's own advantage and interests at the expense of others or the community.

Anomic

A state of normlessness or social instability resulting from a breakdown of standards and values or a lack of purpose.