Asked by Lindsey Rowell on Jun 17, 2024
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Shane's son hates taking a bath and throws tantrums as soon as he is asked to take one. Shane has now started giving his son candy every time he takes a bath, and his son has slowly started to look forward to taking baths instead of throwing tantrums. In this scenario, the candy acts as a _____.
A) scaffold
B) negative reinforcer
C) scheme
D) positive reinforcer
Positive Reinforcer
A reinforcer that, when applied, increases the frequency of a response.
Scaffold
A temporary structure used to support people and materials during the construction or repair of buildings and other large structures.
Negative Reinforcer
A reinforcer that, when removed, increases the frequency of a response.
- Comprehend how learning theories influence behavior modification via conditioning and reinforcement mechanisms.
- Understand the influence of reinforcement and punishment on shaping and altering the behaviors of children.
Verified Answer
AJ
Aleks JuniorJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The candy acts as a positive reinforcer because it is a reward given after the desired behavior (taking a bath) that increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again. Positive reinforcement involves adding something pleasant in response to a behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend how learning theories influence behavior modification via conditioning and reinforcement mechanisms.
- Understand the influence of reinforcement and punishment on shaping and altering the behaviors of children.