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olgavictoria

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An animal learns to pull a lever in order to stop receiving a shock. This is an example of __________.
 
  a. positive reinforcement
  b. negative reinforcement
  c. positive punishment
  d. negative punishment

Question 2

Kara is so thankful that her husband cooked dinner and did the laundry that she tells him that he does not have to go with her to her parents' house. He does not like going there, so he is really happy about this. This is an example of a __________.
 
  a. negative reinforcement
  b. positive reinforcement
  c. positive punishment
  d. negative punishment



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hramirez205

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B: negative reinforcement

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A: negative reinforcement




olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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