Asked by Landon Currie on Jun 25, 2024
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Janet has almost finished painting a neighbor's house,at which time she'll be paid $2000. The fact that she is increasingly unlikely to quit painting as she nears completion of the job best illustrates that operant behavior is strongly influenced by ________ reinforcers.
A) primary
B) negative
C) immediate
D) partial
Operant Behavior
Behavior that is controlled or influenced by its consequences, including rewards and punishments, in the context of learning.
Immediate Reinforcers
Rewards that occur directly following a behavior, increasing the chance of that behavior being repeated.
Partial Reinforcer
A reinforcement strategy in which only a portion of responses are rewarded, aimed at strengthening behavior.
- Recognize the importance and implications of operant conditioning in modifying behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance and implications of operant conditioning in modifying behavior.
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