Operant Conditioning Quiz 22 (8 MCQs)

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1. Behavior:Andre blows a bubble with his chewing gumConsequence:His girlfriend yells at him to be quietThis consequence is an example of

Correct Answer: C) + punishment.

2. Simone is grounded by her parents for getting bad grades.

Correct Answer: D) Negative punishment.

3. A teacher complimenting students when they answer correctly would be an example of

Correct Answer: A) Positive Reinforcement.

4. My dad puts on his seatbelt to make his car stop beeping; this is an example of:

Correct Answer: B) Negative reinforcement.

5. Which of the following is seen as discouraging bad behaviour instead of encouraging positive behaviour?

Correct Answer: D) Punishment.

6. The teaching of a complex behaviour by reinforcing any response which progressively imitates the target behaviour is called

Correct Answer: A) Shaping.

7. What kind of learning is operant conditioning?

Correct Answer: A) Active.

8. When using punishment one must be sure to .....

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.