Asked by Mohd Majid Abu Bakar on Jul 14, 2024
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Cats received a fish reward whenever they maneuvered themselves out of an enclosed puzzle box.With successive trials,the cats escaped from the box with increasing speed.This illustrates
A) negative reinforcement.
B) the law of effect.
C) respondent behavior.
D) spontaneous recovery.
Negative Reinforcement
Negative reinforcement is a behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable stimulus strengthens a particular desired behavior.
Law of Effect
A principle stating that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.
Respondent Behavior
A type of reaction to certain stimuli that is automatic or reflexive, not under voluntary control, typically conditioned through association.
- Recognize examples of operant conditioning and its schedules of reinforcement.
Verified Answer
NP
Nicholas PaganelliJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The scenario describes the cats learning to escape the puzzle box more quickly with successive trials, which is an example of the law of effect, which states that behaviors followed by desirable outcomes are more likely to be repeated in the future. Choice A (negative reinforcement) involves the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior, which is not demonstrated in the scenario. Choice C (respondent behavior) involves automatic responses to stimuli, which is not relevant to the scenario. Choice D (spontaneous recovery) involves the reappearance of a previously extinguished behavior, which is not demonstrated in the scenario.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize examples of operant conditioning and its schedules of reinforcement.