Asked by Allison Galvan on Jul 08, 2024
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Vicarious punishment
A) works better than vicarious reinforcement.
B) involves actual physical consequences to the learner.
C) affects behavior less than vicarious reinforcement.
D) does not involve a model.
Vicarious Punishment
A learning process in which an individual observes another being punished and subsequently reduces their own engagement in the behavior that led to the punishment.
Vicarious Reinforcement
The process of learning and adapting behaviors by observing the consequences of actions performed by others, especially the rewards they receive.
- Identify the impact of indirect punishment compared to indirect reinforcement in modifying behavior.
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Juana GonzalezJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Vicarious punishment involves observing a model being punished for a behavior, which can decrease the likelihood of the observer engaging in that behavior. Research suggests that vicarious reinforcement (seeing a model rewarded for a behavior) is generally more effective in influencing behavior than vicarious punishment.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the impact of indirect punishment compared to indirect reinforcement in modifying behavior.