Asked by biodun WIZZY on Jun 07, 2024
Verified
When a response is strengthened because it is followed by the presentation of a rewarding stimulus, it is called
A) punishment.
B) negative reinforcement.
C) positive reinforcement.
D) primary reinforcement.
Positive Reinforcement
A process in behavior modification where a desirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior's recurrence.
Rewarding Stimulus
An object, event, or condition that is desired by an individual or organism, often resulting in positive reinforcement of a behavior.
Strengthened
Made stronger or reinforced in power, value, or intensity.
- Master the key principles of operant conditioning, with an emphasis on positive and negative reinforcement.
Verified Answer
CC
Cintia CastelliJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Positive reinforcement occurs when a response is strengthened by the presentation of a rewarding stimulus. This is different from punishment, which is meant to decrease the likelihood of a certain behavior, and negative reinforcement, which occurs when a response is strengthened by the removal of an aversive stimulus. Primary reinforcement refers to a stimulus that is inherently rewarding, such as food or water, whereas positive reinforcement can involve both primary and secondary reinforcers (i.e. conditioned stimuli that become rewarding through association with primary reinforcers).
Learning Objectives
- Master the key principles of operant conditioning, with an emphasis on positive and negative reinforcement.