Multiple Choice
In operant conditioning, which of the following best describes the process by which a behavior is strengthened through the presentation of a stimulus following the behavior?
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Operant Conditioning
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment in operant conditioning?
A
A child receives candy for cleaning their room.
B
A parent takes away a teenager's video game privileges after they break curfew.
C
A dog is scolded for chewing on shoes.
D
A teacher gives a student extra homework for talking in class.
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Understand the concept of negative punishment in operant conditioning: it involves the removal of a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.
Review each option and identify whether it involves adding or removing a stimulus and whether the behavior is being increased or decreased.
Option 1: 'A child receives candy for cleaning their room' involves adding a pleasant stimulus (candy) to increase behavior, which is positive reinforcement, not punishment.
Option 2: 'A parent takes away a teenager's video game privileges after they break curfew' involves removing a pleasant stimulus (video games) to decrease the undesired behavior (breaking curfew), which fits negative punishment.
Options 3 and 4 involve adding unpleasant stimuli (scolding or extra homework), which are examples of positive punishment, not negative punishment.
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