Which of the Following Statements About Positive Reinforcers Is Accurate

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about positive reinforcers is accurate?

• A)They are used in negative reinforcement.
• B)They weaken behaviors that they follow.
• C)They strengthen behaviors that they follow.
• D)They strengthen behaviors that lead to their removal.

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Procedures of the Study

Descriptions of the specific methods and steps taken by researchers to collect, analyze, and report their findings.

Participants

Individuals who take part in a study or experiment, contributing data through their actions, responses, or experiences.

Pretest to Posttest Scores

The comparison of scores on a particular assessment before and after a specific intervention or period of time.

Nonequivalent Groups

In quasi-experimental designs, groups of participants that are compared but are not identical in terms of key characteristics because of the lack of random assignment.