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Jonah is supposed to study, but he decides to go to the beach instead. As a punishment, he says he will skip going to the movies with his friends this coming Friday. Which of the following statements is true?
 
  a. Going to the beach will reinforce his desire to study.
  b. His punishment may not be effective because of the delay.
  c. Going to the beach has nothing to do with his study habits.
  d. None of these.

Question 2

Which of the following is true?
 
  a. Self-punishment is more effective than self-reward.
  b. Self-reward is reinforcement, not feedback.
  c. The longer reinforcement is delayed, the less effective it is.
  d. People already motivated to do something do it even more if they are reinforced for it.



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Answer to Question 1

B.

Answer to Question 2

C.





 

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