Author Question: In which of the following examples does vicarious reinforcement probably occur, at least for the ... (Read 65 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

In which of the following examples does vicarious reinforcement probably occur, at least for the short run?

a. When Ms. Wyatt makes Molly, Helen, and Lori miss music to finish their project
b. When Ms. Wyatt flicks the lights and tells the students about a bonus for finishing first
c. When Molly, Helen, and Lori don't finish their relief maps because they've been talking
d. When Ms. Wyatt tells the class that Meesha's group has earned free time for finishing first

Question 2

Draw from social cognitive theory to explain how Ms. Wyatt eventually punishes Meesha's group.

What will be an ideal response?

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

Answer to Question 1

d.

Answer to Question 2

She promises Meesha's group that it will have free time for being the first to complete its relief map, then reneges on her promise later in the day. From the perspective of social cognitive theory, the nonoccurrence of expected reinforcement is a form of punishment.