Diedra is extremely anxious about taking her exam today as she hasn’t studied.  As a solution, she quickly emails the professor a made-up excuse that she is feeling ill.  The instructor tells her she doesn’t have to worry and approves her for a make-up exam.  After hearing this, Diedra’s anxiety immediately begins to disappear.   However, she is now more likely to use the made-up excuse if she feels extremely anxious and unprepared on future exams.  Which is the best description of what type of learning took place?答案选项组negative reinforcementpositive reinforcementnegative punishmentpositive punishment

While standing in line at the grocery store, five year old Eli asks his mom if he can have a candy bar.  When she says "no", Eli starts to cry loudly.  To make him stop, his mother gives in and buys him a candy bar.  Unfortunately this probably means the next time Eli wants something he will cry loudly if initially refused.  If the behavior is crying loudly, what type of learning has taken place for Eli's behavior?答案选项组negative punishmentpositive punishmentpositive reinforcementnegative reinforcement

Your cat keeps attacking your house plants.  To make the cat stop, you start to spray her with water whenever she starts to chew on them.   Eventually your cat stops attacking the vegetation in your home.  What type of learning has taken place?答案选项组positive punishmentpositive reinforcementnegative reinforcementnegative punishment

What principle of operant conditioning is exemplified when a student who disrupts a lesson is sent out of the classroom? a. positive reinforcement b. negative reinforcement c. punishment d. time out

6 Examples of Negative Reinforcement

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAWhen Josie comes in after curfew, her parents restrict her from going out for a month.BWhen Blaine gets in his car, the seatbelt alarm goes off until he puts his seatbelt on.CWhen Tyler reaches for a hot stove, his mom quickly slaps his hand and tells him no.DWhen Julie gets good grades, her parents take her out to a special dinner.EWhen Katarina takes her phone out in class, her teacher takes it away.Skip For Now