Asked by Gaggan Deep Chhabra on May 27, 2024
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When explaining to his wife how positive reinforcement and positive punishment are similar, Jackson correctly says that both
A) increase the probability of a behavior.
B) decrease the probability of a behavior.
C) remove a stimulus.
D) add a stimulus.
Add a Stimulus
The act of introducing a new sensory input or trigger in an environment to elicit a response in an organism or system.
- Understand the concepts of positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement.
Verified Answer
VG
Vanessa GutierrezMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Both positive reinforcement and positive punishment involve adding a stimulus to modify behavior. Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior, while positive punishment adds an unpleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concepts of positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement.
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