When a Desirable Behavior Results in Escape or Avoidance of an Aversive

question 29

Multiple Choice

When a desirable behavior results in escape or avoidance of an aversive stimulus,it is referred to as differential:​

• A) ​negative reinforcement
• B) ​positive reinforcement
• C) ​negative punishment
• D) ​positive punishment

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Definitions:

Child

A young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.

Voluntary Responses

Behaviors that are under conscious control, typically as a result of conscious decision making.

Thorndike

Edward Thorndike was an influential psychologist known for his work on learning theory and the Law of Effect.

Researchers

Individuals who systematically investigate and study materials, sources, and subjects to establish facts and reach new conclusions.