Operant conditioning theorists use the term reinforcement rather than "reward" because:
A) The term "reward" implies a consequence that others would judge to be desirable.
B) One type of reinforcement (negative reinforcement) is actually a form of punishment.
C) The term "reward" can refer only to a material reinforcer.
D) The term "reward" can refer only to a social reinforcer.
A
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a. Introduction c. Results b. Methods d. Discussion
Tanya and Greg were playing in the spaceship (a large cardboard packing box). Together they counted down: “10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, BLAST OFF!” This is an example of
a. the criterion-referenced recording method. b. the narrative recording method. c. the qualitative recording method. d. the Work Sample recording method.
A focus on naturalistic inquiry, use of the researcher as an instrument in data collection, and reports that focus on narrative are common ingredients of what type of studies?
A. quantitative B. mixed methods C. epidemiological D. qualitative
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What will be an ideal response?