Asked by guadalupe tapia on Jul 25, 2024
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If a student studies very hard in order to avoid getting bad grades, this is an example of which behavioral principle?
A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) punishment
D) shaping
Negative Reinforcement
A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.
Positive Reinforcement
Any pleasant or desirable consequence that follows a response and increases the probability that the response will be repeated.
Punishment
A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.
- Become aware of the divergence between positive and negative reinforcements and their influence on behavioral outcomes.
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Waseem AkramJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Negative reinforcement involves the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus in order to increase the likelihood of a behavior. In this case, the unpleasant stimulus is the possibility of getting bad grades, and the behavior being reinforced is studying hard to avoid them.
Learning Objectives
- Become aware of the divergence between positive and negative reinforcements and their influence on behavioral outcomes.