Asked by ethan rivera on Jul 23, 2024
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A reinforcer is a consequence that __________ a behavior, while a punisher is a consequence that __________ a behavior.
A) motivates; stimulates
B) weakens; strengthens
C) inhibits; motivates
D) strengthens; weakens
Reinforcer
Any stimulus that increases the likelihood of a preceding behavior to occur again by either presenting a positive stimulus or removing a negative one.
Punisher
Anything that follows a response and weakens it or decreases the probability that it will occur.
Strengthens
To make or become stronger or more resilient, often used in the context of physical, emotional, or mental attributes.
- Recognize the difference between positive and negative reinforcement and their effects on behavior.
Verified Answer
MM
Myriam MasiaJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A reinforcer is something that strengthens a behavior by making it more likely to occur again in the future. In contrast, a punisher is something that weakens a behavior by making it less likely to occur again in the future. Therefore, the best choice is D, which correctly describes how the two concepts differ from each other.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the difference between positive and negative reinforcement and their effects on behavior.