Cheryl Is Trying to Teach Her Son to Do the Laundry

question 346

Multiple Choice

Cheryl is trying to teach her son to do the laundry by having him watch her. According to observational learning theory, to be effective what must occur?

• A) Her son must always model the behavior immediately.
• B) Her son must be motivated to learn how to do the laundry.
• C) Her son must be able to complete other tasks while watching her.
• D) Cheryl must show her son how to do the laundry while she is making dinner.

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

A method of behavior modification that involves the addition of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus following an undesirable behavior to decrease its occurrence.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique where a favorable stimulus is removed after a certain behavior, decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where a desirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior, increasing the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.