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cmoore54

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According to the _____ theory of punishment, the underlying process in punishment is actually _____.
 
  A) avoidance; positive reinforcement
  B) conditioned suppression; negative reinforcement
  C) conditioned suppression; the Premack principle
  D) avoidance; negative reinforcement

Question 2

Tom yelled at his parrot when it started squawking in response to a noise in the hallway. As a result, it stopped squawking. According to the conditioned suppression theory of punishment, this is because:
 
  A) a high probability behavior has been followed by a low probability behavior.
  B) a low probability behavior has been followed by a high probability behavior.
  C) the parrot is so emotionally upset that it is no longer inclined to squawk.
  D) the connection between the noise in the hallway and squawking has been weakened.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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