Maggie Often Makes Unusual Comments Because She Is Rewarded When

question 49

Multiple Choice

Maggie often makes unusual comments because she is rewarded when others pay attention to her. Maggie's continuing tendency to make unusual comments is an example of _____ conditioning, which is emphasized by psychology's _____ perspective.

• A) operant; cognitive
• B) operant; behavioral
• C) classical; cognitive
• D) classical; behavioral

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism used to increase the likelihood of a particular response by following it with the addition of something pleasant or rewarding.

Study Harder

Suggests increasing the intensity or dedication with which one engages in learning activities to achieve better academic or knowledge outcomes.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, which affects the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.