Small steps in behavior that are reinforced, one after the other, to create a particular goal behavior are known as

The heart of operant conditioning is the effect of _________ on behavior.

The behavior of infants and animals can be easily reinforced using

_____  reinforcement is more resistant to extinction than _____ reinforcement.

The law of effect states if an action is followed by a pleasurable consequence, the action is likely to

Following a response with the removal of something unpleasant is called

Which of the following would be considered a negative reinforcement?

Marco's mom gives him a treat every night after dinner when he picks up his plate and places it in the dishwasher. Marco's mom uses

In most employment situations, people are paid