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JGIBBSON

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Avoidance is a problem when trying to discover reinforcers because:
 
  a. the negative reinforcement precedes the behavior.
  b. the aversive consequence may not occur.
  c. the problem is completely avoided.
  d. avoidance learning continues to occur.

Question 2

Carol smokes all day long, and sometimes she feels that the cigarette actually relaxes her -- maybe ten percent of the time. She continues to smoke for the relaxation it brings. This is an example of:
 
  a. intermittent reinforcement.
  b. shaping.
  c. incompatible behavior.
  d. negative reinforcement.


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Li Jun

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B.

Answer to Question 2

A.


JGIBBSON

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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