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acc299 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

What is a history of reinforcement and how does it help explain individual differences?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Extinction is defined as removing a preferred item contingent upon inappropriate behavior.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

BUTTHOL369 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A history of reinforcement is a unique set of experiences each individual accumulates over his or her lifetime. The history of reinforcement culminates into a unique repertoire of responses that have been selected, shaped, and maintained. Individual differences in responding to current stimulus conditions can be analyzed in terms of each individual's unique history of reinforcement and repertoire. Individuals also present varying sensitivities to stimuli and differences in response mechanisms which also be taken into account when discussing individual differences.

Answer to Question 2

False , Extinction is not defined as removing a preferred item, but as withholding reinforcement for a previously reinforced response the effect of which is a gradual decrease in the occurrence of the behavior.