· Question 3 0 out of 20 points The difference between punishment and negative r

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The difference between punishment and negative reinforcement is that

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punishment strengthens undesirable behaviors, and negative reinforcement weakens undesirable behaviors.

punishment weakens undesirable behaviors, while negative reinforcement weakens desirable behaviors.

punishment weakens behavior, while negative reinforcement strengthens behavior.

there is no difference between punishment and negative reinforcement in their effects on behavior.

·         Question 4

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Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

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giving a child a sweet dessert as a reward for finishing his dinner

paying a child a dollar for each “A” received on her report card

stopping nagging a child when he finally cleans his room

cutting a child’s TV time by 30 minutes each time she “talks back”

·         Question 5

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A schedule of reinforcement is

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the reinforcement of closer and closer approximation of a desired response.

a specific pattern of presentation of reinforcers over time.

a pattern of resistance to extinction.

a description of whether positive or negative reinforcement is in use.

The difference between punishment and negative reinforcement is that

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punishment strengthens undesirable behaviors, and negative reinforcement weakens undesirable behaviors.

punishment weakens undesirable behaviors, while negative reinforcement weakens desirable behaviors.

punishment weakens behavior, while negative reinforcement strengthens behavior.

there is no difference between punishment and negative reinforcement in their effects on behavior.

Explanation / Answer

3. c. punishment weakens behavior, while negative reinforcement strengthens behavior.

Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior as it prevents the occurance of unpleasent events. Punishment weakens behaviour because of negative experiences.

4. cutting a child’s TV time by 30 minutes each time she “talks back”

This is an example of negative reinforcement because the child ultimately decrease the time spending with TV (here watching TV is an unwanted event).

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