Asked by David Merrifield on Apr 28, 2024
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Because Saleem was spanked on several occasions for biting electric cords,he no longer does so.Saleem's behavior change best illustrates the value of
A) negative reinforcement.
B) classical conditioning.
C) conditioned reinforcers.
D) operant conditioning.
Operant Conditioning
A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by the behavior's consequences, such as rewards or punishments.
Spanked
The act of striking someone, usually a child, on the buttocks as a form of punishment.
Behavior Change
The modification or transformation of human behavior, typically in a positive or desired direction.
- Capture the essence of operant conditioning's basic principles.
- Recognize the application of operant conditioning principles in real-life scenarios.
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Learning Objectives
- Capture the essence of operant conditioning's basic principles.
- Recognize the application of operant conditioning principles in real-life scenarios.
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