Asked by Sarah Holtby on May 11, 2024

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Elmer's teacher requires him to stay in from recess as a punishment for not finishing his math assignment. While in from recess, Elmer's teacher helps him finish his assignment. Although Elmer finds recess reinforcing, he continues to get punished for not finishing his assignments. What phenomenon has occurred?

A) escape conditioning
B) response generalization
C) suppression satiation
D) response facilitation

Escape Conditioning

A term synonymous with negative reinforcement but tends to be more descriptive of the process.

Punished

The act of inflicting a penalty or consequence for inappropriate behavior or wrongdoing, often as a means of discouraging such behavior in the future.

Recess

A break period during the school day designated for rest, play, or food, typically occurring outdoors.

  • Discern the various effects related to the implementation of punishment, such as punishment contrast, response substitution, and response generalization.
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Christie Willis

May 17, 2024

Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The phenomenon is response facilitation, where the punishment (staying in from recess) inadvertently reinforces the behavior (not finishing assignments) because Elmer receives help to complete his work, making the outcome desirable.