A child is scolded for using his fingers instead of his fork to eat some spaghetti. The scolding stops when he picks up his fork. This is an example of _______ reinforcement
a. positive
b. negative
c. tertiary
d. secondary
Answer b % correct 68 a= 30 b= 68 c= 0 d= 2 r = .36
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a. attachment theory b. psychoanalytic theory c. social learning theory d. humanistic theory
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a. aversive conditioning to stop smoking. b. attitude-change programs to stop smoking. c. advertising campaigns to encourage smokers to switch to smokeless tobacco. d. role-playing to resist peer pressure.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Students with a performance/avoidance goal orientation will __________
a) study and engage in other behaviors to increase their knowledge. b) exhibit whatever behaviors are needed to avoid failing. c) try to surpass the performance of their peers in order to enhance their own self-worth. d) work to the point where they are at least equal to their peers' level of performance.