Which of the Following Statements About Positive Reinforcement Is Accurate

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about positive reinforcement is accurate?

• A)It is used in negative reinforcement.
• B)It weakens behaviours that it follows.
• C)It strengthens behaviours that it follows.
• D)It strengthens behaviours that lead to its removal.

Understand how developmental psychologists integrate nature and nurture in explaining development.

Recognize the changes in health, mental abilities, and sensations associated with aging.

Identify the role of significant theorists and their theories in developmental psychology.

Comprehend the impact of family structure and societal factors on the development of children and adolescents.

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Definitions:

Mid-Level Area

A segment or section that is considered neither high nor low within a structured hierarchy or spatial configuration.

Blind Area

refers to information about oneself that others are aware of but the individual is not.

Behavior Modification

A technique for altering human behavior through systematic reinforcement or punishment.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that posits people can learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation, imitation, and modeling from others within a social context.