How Are the Operant Conditioning Procedures of Positive Reinforcement and Extinction

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Essay

How are the operant conditioning procedures of positive reinforcement and extinction used to modify behaviors?

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Definitions:

Mutual Influence

pertains to the reciprocal effect individuals or entities have on each other's attitudes, behaviors, or actions.

Human Communication

The process by which individuals convey meanings to one another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and verbal or nonverbal messages.

Nonverbal Messages

Communication conveyed through body language, facial expressions, and other physical gestures without using spoken words.

Communication Process

The series of steps and elements involved in the successful exchange of information, including sender, message, medium, receiver, and feedback.