Multiple Choice
Which of the following best distinguishes negative reinforcement from positive punishment in operant conditioning?
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6. Learning
Operant Conditioning
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the role of reinforcement in operant conditioning theories?
A
Reinforcement only applies to involuntary, reflexive behaviors.
B
Reinforcement decreases the frequency of a behavior by introducing an unpleasant stimulus.
C
Reinforcement increases the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated in the future.
D
Reinforcement has no effect on the probability of a behavior occurring again.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the concept of operant conditioning, which is a learning process where behaviors are influenced by their consequences.
Step 2: Define reinforcement in operant conditioning as any consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.
Step 3: Differentiate reinforcement from punishment: reinforcement increases behavior frequency, while punishment decreases it.
Step 4: Recognize that reinforcement applies to voluntary behaviors, not involuntary or reflexive behaviors, which are more related to classical conditioning.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct description of reinforcement is that it increases the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated in the future.
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