Question

1. The best definition of reinforcement is that it is a consequence of a behavior _____.

A) that increases the association between stimulus and response

B) that is rewarding

C) that occurs on a schedule

D) that increases the occurrence of a behavior

2. Dalton misbehaves in class and is sent to a chair in the empty hallway for 10 minutes of social isolation. As a result of the experience, he becomes more likely to misbehave the next day. The best term to describe being sent to the hallway is _____.

A) punishment

B) time out

C) reinforcement

D) positive practice

Answer 1

1) A) That increases the association between stimulus and response.

Reinforcement is a psychological behavior which is being encouraged by a stimulus. The stimulus itself increases the probability of a specific response. The stimulus increases the future behavior of a person. There are two types- positive and negative reinforcement.

2) C) Reinforcement.

Reinforcement is used to teach Dalton some specific behaviors. It can be said that when Dalton is being sent to the hallway to socially isolate him, it actually increases the frequency of negative behavior occurrence. That means when he will get some punishment, Dalton would do misbehave more which is reinforcement.

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