Asked by Aniya Fields on Sep 30, 2024

Which of the following pairs will increase the probability that a response will be repeated

A)  reinforcement and punishment 
B)  positive reinforcement and punishment 
C)  negative reinforcement and punishment 
D)  positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of strengthening desired behaviors by presenting a desirable stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Probability

A measure or estimation of how likely it is that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 1 denotes certainty.

  • Acquire knowledge on the fundamentals and implementation of reinforcement and punishment in modifying behavior.