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s.tung

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Question 1

If a woman receives compliments after wearing Obsession perfume, she is more likely to keep buying the product and wearing it. What type of instrumental conditioning has occurred in the situation?
◦ Negative reinforcement
◦ Symbolic reinforcement
◦ Neutral reinforcement
◦ Positive reinforcement

Question 2

In instrumental conditioning, what is the distinction between negative reinforcement and punishment?
◦ There is no difference. They are two words for the same concept.
◦ Negative reinforcement occurs when a negative outcome is avoided, while punishment occurs when an action causes a negative outcome.
◦ Negative reinforcement can occur when a stimulus is positive, and punishment only occurs when a stimulus is painful.
◦ Negative reinforcement creates a preference for negative results, while punishment teaches people to avoid negative results.


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