Asked by Layton Henry III on Jul 21, 2024
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Receiving delicious food is to escaping electric shock as ________ is to ________.
A) positive reinforcer;negative reinforcer
B) primary reinforcer;secondary reinforcer
C) immediate reinforcer;delayed reinforcer
D) reinforcement;punishment
Positive Reinforcer
A stimulus that, when presented after a response, increases the likelihood of that response being repeated.
Negative Reinforcer
An unpleasant or aversive stimulus that, when removed or avoided following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.
Delicious Food
Food that is highly pleasing to the taste, often characterized by rich flavors and textures.
- Distinguish and categorize various kinds of reinforcers, including positive, negative, primary, and secondary.
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Daniel BlountJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Receiving delicious food is a positive reinforcer because it increases the likelihood of the behavior (in this case, staying in the situation to receive food) that led to the reinforcer. Escaping electric shock is a negative reinforcer because it also increases the likelihood of the behavior (in this case, leaving the situation to avoid the shock) that led to the reinforcer.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and categorize various kinds of reinforcers, including positive, negative, primary, and secondary.