Compare and contrast negative reinforcement with punishment

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Negative reinforcement refers to a situation in which a behavior that turns off an aversive stimulus will be reinforced. In the punishment situation, a response that leads to an aversive stimulus is made less likely to occur in the future.

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One-month-old Zachary cries and fusses a great deal when the pediatrician gives him a shot. It can be predicted that at four months of age:

A. Zachary will still show a great deal of anger when given a shot B. Zachary's anger will lessen as he becomes more emotionally mature C. the amount of anger Zachary displays will have changed, but no one knows in what direction D. Zachary will actually enjoy his trips to the pediatrician

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The cat chased the lizard. The lizard was chased by the cat. These two sentences share the same:

a. surface structure b. deep structure c. phonemic content d. mnemonics

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How does moral reasoning differ based on culture?

What will be an ideal response?

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Shweder's research provided evidence that moral reasoning is not a simple reflection of a person's level of cognitive development. Rather, moral reasoning is rooted in

a. cultural beliefs. b. social determinants of health. c. brain development. d. socioeconomic status

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