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Marge wants her daughter Lisa to improve her study skills. How could Marge use positive reinforcement to achieve this goal?
 
  a. She could give Lisa candy (something Lisa likes) every time she studies.
  b. She could take candy from Lisa (something Lisa likes) every time Lisa does not study.
  c. She could give Lisa spinach for dinner (something Lisa hates) every time she studies.
  d. She could take spinach (something Lisa hates) from Lisa's dinner every time she studies.

Question 2

After Brainiac brings home a report card with all As, his parents (who want to make sure this behavior continues in the future) give him a new car (something that he really wanted). It appears that Brainiac's parents are attempting to use _____ to keep Brainiac's grades up.
 
  a. positive reinforcement
  b. negative reinforcement
  c. positive punishment
  d. negative punishment


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

a

Answer to Question 2

a


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