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torybrooks

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A researcher hangs a mobile over the crib of 4-month-old Anya. When the researcher attaches Anyas foot to the mobile with a long cord, Anya can, by kicking, make the mobile turn. The turning of the mobile is an example of a(n) __________.
 
  A) reinforcer
  B) punishment
  C) unconditioned stimulus
  D) conditioned response

Question 2

In operant conditioning, punishment involves __________.
 
  A) presenting a neutral stimulus just before an unconditioned stimulus
  B) pairing a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that leads to a reflexive response
  C) presenting an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the occurrence of a response
  D) presenting a pleasant stimulus to increase the occurrence of a response


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meganlapinski

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


torybrooks

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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