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geoffrey

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Give an example of negative reinforcement.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What did animals in B.F. Skinner's box learn to do?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

Answer: Negative reinforcement is taking away something undesirable in order to encourage a desired behavior. An example of negative reinforcement would be for a teacher to take away homework on Thursday if the class gets the homework in for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Animals in B.F. Skinner's Skinner boxes learned to press a lever to receive food.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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