Author Question: Avoidance is a problem when trying to discover reinforcers because: a. the negative reinforcement ... (Read 14 times)

JGIBBSON · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Avoidance is a problem when trying to discover reinforcers because:

a. the negative reinforcement precedes the behavior.
b. the aversive consequence may not occur.
c. the problem is completely avoided.
d. avoidance learning continues to occur.

Question 2

Carol smokes all day long, and sometimes she feels that the cigarette actually relaxes her -- maybe ten percent of the time. She continues to smoke for the relaxation it brings. This is an example of:

a. intermittent reinforcement.
b. shaping.
c. incompatible behavior.
d. negative reinforcement.