Reinforcement And Punishment Quiz 3 (6 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Positive Punishment (Decrease Response)

Correct Answer: C) Add Bad.

2. A child gets his toys taken away for fighting with his sister. Now he gets along with his sister.

Correct Answer: D) Negative Punishment.

3. Thorndike's principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely to be repeated is known as

Correct Answer: A) Law of effect.

4. Greta comes home over 2 hours late. She is grounded by her parents and not allowed to use the car for two weeks.

Correct Answer: D) Negative Punishment.

5. I take my vitamins every day to avoid getting sick

Correct Answer: C) Negative Reinforcement.

6. "First/Then" technique is beneficial to avoid:

Correct Answer: C) Problems with transitioning from a reinforcing activity.