A Baby Stops Sucking to Listen to a Tone

question 109

Multiple Choice

A baby stops sucking to listen to a tone.Later,after the tone has been repeated frequently,the infant ignores it.This is an example of

• A) operant conditioning.
• B) classical conditioning.
• C) habituation.
• D) dishabituation.

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Definitions:

Misbehaves

To act out or behave badly, contrary to established rules or expectations.

Punishment

A consequence administered to reduce the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future, often involving an unpleasant or negative experience.

Shaping

Shaping is a psychological conditioning technique in which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced, gradually leading to the adoption of the behavior.

Reinforcing

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or incentives.