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A series of questions and answers related to operant conditioning, a key concept in behavioral psychology. It covers topics such as positive and negative reinforcement, positive and negative punishment, extinction, and the three-term contingency (antecedent, behavior, consequence). The questions are designed to test understanding of these concepts and their application in various scenarios. This material is useful for students studying psychology, behavior analysis, or related fields, offering a concise review of operant conditioning principles and terminology. It serves as a study aid for exams, quizzes, or general comprehension of behavior modification techniques. Structured as a series of fill-in-the-blank questions with correct answers provided, facilitating self-testing and knowledge reinforcement.
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A postive punishment involves the -- of a stimulus that follows a behavior - Correct Answer-Addition Consequences is a condition or --following a behavior of interest - Correct Answer-decrease When a stimulus is removed/prevented ( following an operant behavior) that decrease - Correct Answer- The independent variable is also called the ______ or the treatment variable. - Correct Answer-intervention Changes in the dependent variable related to manipulations of the independent variable suggest _____ _____. - Correct Answer-experimental control Negative punishment is to remove as positive punishment is to _____. - Correct Answer-add
Nia's mom gives Cheerios each time Nia says "more." The response "more" increases at breakfast. This is positive _____.
Negative reinforcement is a behavior followed by removal of a(n) _____ that increases the future rate of similar responses.
A behavior followed by removal of a stimulus that increases the future rate of similar responses. - Correct Answer-negative reinforcement A consequence is a condition or ________ following a behavior of interest - Correct Answer-stimulus Any measurable and observable act of an organism - Correct Answer-behavior Negative punishment is to _____ as negative reinforcement is to increase. - Correct Answer-decrease A(n) __________ is an event produced by a response. - Correct Answer-consequence Negative punishment involves _____ the future rate of similar responses under similar conditions. - Correct Answer- decreasing Positive punishment involves the _____ of a stimulus that follows a behavior. - Correct Answer-addition