Regarding Operant Conditioning,which of the Following Is an Example of Negative

question 30

Multiple Choice

Regarding operant conditioning,which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

• A)A student is sent to detention for fighting.
• B)A student loses earned free time for playing with lab equipment.
• C)A student turns in neater homework when the teacher praises neatness.
• D)A student is exempted from a weekly quiz for exemplary homework.

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Definitions:

Incineration

The process of burning waste materials to reduce their volume and sometimes to generate energy.

Hazardous Wastes

Wastes that are dangerous or potentially harmful to public health or the environment due to their toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive properties.

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, caused by pollutants.

WHMIS

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System; a Canadian system for providing health and safety information on hazardous products in the workplace.