Asked by Madison Garneau on May 24, 2024
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Superstitious behavior refers to:
A) the development of desirable stimulus control over pleasant interactions
B) prompting and shaping techniques to condition superstitions
C) a positive reinforcer and response being inadvertently associated together
D) individuals avoiding punishing consequences by not making a response
Superstitious Behavior
Actions repeated because they are believed to lead to positive outcomes, without a logical cause-and-effect relationship.
Positive Reinforcer
A stimulus that, when presented after a response, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.
Associated
Being connected or related to something else, either in terms of relationships, functions, or characteristics.
- Characterize the differences between reinforcement modalities and punitive measures.
Verified Answer
JB
Jessica Barrera
May 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Superstitious behavior occurs when a positive reinforcer and a response are inadvertently associated together, leading an individual to believe that their action directly caused the positive outcome, even if there is no causal relationship. This is a result of accidental or coincidental reinforcement.
Learning Objectives
- Characterize the differences between reinforcement modalities and punitive measures.