According to Operant Conditioning, a Child Receiving a Spanking for Disobeying

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to operant conditioning, a child receiving a spanking for disobeying his parents is experiencing an example of _____.

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

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Definitions:

Moral Lesson

A fundamental principle or ethical instruction derived from a story, experience, or event intended to guide one's moral conduct.

Prosocially

Acting in a way that is beneficial to others or society as a whole.

Piliavin

A reference to Irving Piliavin, a social psychologist known for his research on prosocial behavior, including the bystander effect.

Prosocial Behaviour

Actions intended to benefit others, including behaviors like helping, sharing, and comforting.