For each of the following scenarios, identify the behavior and consequence and whether the consequence is a reinforcement or punishment; positive or negative. 6. Robert gets a ticket for driving under the influence that results in a $500 fine and suspension of his driving license. Behavior Consequence Reinforcement or Punishment Positive or Negative
Is this classical or operant conditioning? Operant
What’s the behavior involved? Will it increase or decrease? DUI--decrease
What kind of consequence is involved? Punishment—negative: loss of license & positive: fine
7. Your cat has learned that he can encourage your presence in the kitchen on Saturday mornings by standing on your chest and meowing (when you are obviously trying to sleep). You decide to get up and feed the cat to shut it up. Behavior Consequence Reinforcement or Punishment Positive or Negative
Operant
-Two perspectives: human and the cat
Human
DS: cat meowing
Response: feed
Reinforcement: negative
Why is it positive or negative? : takes away the cats meowing
Cat
Ds: your presence in the kitchen
Response: meowing
Reinforcement: positive
Why is it positive or negative? : the human gets up and feeds the cat
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