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roselinechinyere27m

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Of the following, which concept is being illustrated when we ignore a behavior and it eventually disappears?
 
  a. Punishment
  b. Reinforcement
  c. Shaping
  d. Extinction

Question 2

Steve, a fourth grader, is working on a drill-and-practice activity with a computer. Suddenly the screen flashes: Congratulations, Steve You just solved the last four problems in a row without an error. Steve smiles to himself and continues his work. A few minutes later the screen again flashes: Terrific, Steve You have done it again. You solved four more problems without an error. In the absence of any other information, this example best illustrates:
 
  a. continuous reinforcement.
  b. variable-interval reinforcement.
  c. variable-ratio reinforcement.
  d. fixed-ratio reinforcement.


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uniquea123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

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roselinechinyere27m

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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