Asked by
Johan Dixon
on Nov 02, 2024Verified
Zach is punished for swearing at home but reinforced for swearing on the school playground.This demonstrates a patterned habit of swearing that is indicative of
A) negative reinforcement.
B) shaping.
C) discrimination.
D) extinction.
Negative Reinforcement
A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.
Discrimination
The unfair or biased treatment toward various groups of individuals, frequently rooted in differences in race, age, gender, or physical abilities.
Extinction
The process by which a conditioned response decreases or disappears after repeated exposure without the unconditioned stimulus.
- Recognize the role of discriminative stimuli in shaping behavior and its implications across different contexts.
Verified Answer
JJ
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the role of discriminative stimuli in shaping behavior and its implications across different contexts.