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BRWH

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on: Jun 20, 2018
Which one of the following statements best describes positive reinforcement?
 
  a. A desirable classroom behavior is reinforced.
  b. An undesirable classroom behavior is reinforced.
  c. Reinforcement consists of getting something a learner wants.
  d. Reinforcement consists of getting rid of something a learner doesn't want.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes intermittent reinforcement?
 
  a. The reinforcement a student receives becomes stronger over time.
  b. A particular response is reinforced on some occasions but not on others.
  c. A primary reinforcer is used at first, but it is gradually replaced by a secondary reinforcer.
  d. One response is reinforced for a while, then another response is reinforced, then another, and so on, over a period of several weeks or months.


Chou

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


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