PSYCHOLOGY 101 -- OPERANT CONDITIONING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS.

PSYCHOLOGY 101 -- OPERANT
CONDITIONING EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS.



Operant conditioning - Correct Answer -Type of learning where
stimulus/experience happens and behavior is demonstrated.


Positive reinforcement - Correct Answer -Adding/giving something pleasant to
reinforce good behavior. (eg. giving a piece of candy to a child every time they
make their bed)


Negative reinforcement - Correct Answer -Removing something perceived as
unpleasant to reinforce good behavior. (eg. removing a child's chores every time
they get a good grade)


Positive punishment - Correct Answer -Adding something perceived as
unpleasant to punish bad behavior. (eg. adding chores every time they do
something bad)


Negative punishment - Correct Answer -Removing something perceived as
pleasant to punish bad behavior. (eg. taking away a child's phone every time
they do something bad)


Shaping - Correct Answer -Rewarding as something approaches target behavior.
(eg. giving food to a mouse as they approach the target behavior)


Primary reinforcers - Correct Answer -Things that have reinforcing qualities
naturally. (eg. praise, food)



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