Asked by Lungile Shange on Jun 26, 2024
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Under what circumstances will a reinforcer make the target response more likely to occur again?
A) if it is a primary reinforcer
B) if it is a positive reinforcer
C) if it is a negative reinforcer
D) regardless of whether it is a positive or negative reinforcer, a reinforcer makes a response more likely to occur.
Target Response
In behaviorism, it refers to a desired behavior or outcome that is sought in a conditioning process.
Negative Reinforcer
A stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.
Primary Reinforcer
Any reinforcer that is naturally reinforcing by meeting a basic biological need, such as hunger, thirst, or touch.
- Describe the principles of reinforcement scheduling and its influence on actions and reactions.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the principles of reinforcement scheduling and its influence on actions and reactions.
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