This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following illustrates the concept of negative reinforcement? a. A woman injects ... (Read 82 times)

iveyjurea

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following illustrates the concept of negative reinforcement?
 
  a. A woman injects heroin into her veins to obtain a rush.
  b. A hungry rat presses a lever to obtain a food pellet.
  c. A rat presses a lever that results in delivery of a shock through the floor of the chamber.
  d. A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.
  e. A child is sent to his room after screaming at the dinner table.

Question 2

When a drug user experiences withdrawal symptoms and takes the drug to alleviate those symptoms, this is
 
  a. negative punishment.
  b. negative reinforcement.
  c. positive punishment.
  d. positive reinforcement.
  e. punishment.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dudman123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. negative reinforcement.


iveyjurea

  • Member
  • Posts: 555
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

AngeliqueG

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Concept Care Map Concept Care Map
Concept map Concept map
Negative Effects of Chronic Stress Negative Effects of Chronic Stress
Negative feedback control of a regulated variable. Negative feedback control of a regulated variable.
When the exhaust is rich, the PCM applies a negative current into the pump cell. When the exhaust is rich, the PCM applies a negative current into the pump cell.
Suppressing Negative Emotions Suppressing Negative Emotions
Video: ADH and the arterioles, kidneys, sweat glands and the Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library