In general, the more _____ the reinforcer, the stronger its effect on behavior.

In general, the more _____ the reinforcer, the stronger its effect on behavior.

A) immediate
B) delayed
C) negative
D) positive

Question 2

Kyle's mother tells him, If you clean your room, you will get to watch television. Under which type of contingency can this be classified?

A) Positive reinforcement
B) Extinction
C) Positive punishment
D) Negative reinforcement

Question 3

I do not think about an upcoming exam so that I will not get anxious. This pattern of behavior probably evolved as a function of _____.

A) positive reinforcement
B) extinction
C) positive punishment
D) negative punishment

Question 4

When Sean does not cry, he does not get an extra helping of dessert. As a result, he always cries at the dinner table. This is best interpreted as an example of

A) positive reinforcement.
B) negative punishment.
C) positive punishment.
D) extinction.

Question 5

The use of punishment can be quite enticing in that its delivery is often followed by _____ for the person to whom it was delivered.

A) immediate positive reinforcement
B) immediate negative reinforcement
C) delayed positive punishment
D) delayed negative punishment

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In general, the more _____ the reinforcer, the stronger its effect on behavior.

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