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Charles Catania identified three characteristics that define reinforcement. These include all of the following except _______.
 
  a. a behavior must have a consequence
  b. the consequence of the behavior must be positive
  c. a behavior must increase in strength
  d. the increase in strength must be the result of the behavior's consequence

Question 2

Mary decides to try to modify Pearl's behavior (see above item). She and the rest of the family refuse to respond to any comment or request by Pearl that they know she is capable of expressing in English. For example, if during dinner she says, Pass the potatoes in English, she gets potatoes; if she says it in her native language she gets ignored. The procedure being used to change Pearl's behavior is ______.
 
  a. positive reinforcement
  b. negative reinforcement
  c. adventitious reinforcement
  d. punishment



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nickk12214

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A




clippers!

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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