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Essentials of Understanding Psychology | 11th Edition | ISBN: 9780077861889 | Authors: Robert Feldman
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Match the type of operant learning with its definition: a. positively reinforcing. b. negatively reinforcing. 4. In a reinforcement schedule, behavior is a. positive reinforcement b. negative reinforcement c. positive punishment d. negative punishment

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QUESTION:

Match the type of operant learning with its definition:

1. An unpleasant stimulus is presented to decrease behavior.

2. An unpleasant stimulus is removed to increase behavior.

3. A pleasant stimulus is presented to increase behavior.

4. A pleasant stimulus is removed to decrease behavior.

a. positive reinforcement

b. negative reinforcement

c. positive punishment

d. negative punishment

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QUESTION:

Match the type of operant learning with its definition:

1. An unpleasant stimulus is presented to decrease behavior.

2. An unpleasant stimulus is removed to increase behavior.

3. A pleasant stimulus is presented to increase behavior.

4. A pleasant stimulus is removed to decrease behavior.

a. positive reinforcement

b. negative reinforcement

c. positive punishment

d. negative punishment

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The options for the type of operant learning and definitions are given as,

1. An unpleasant stimulus is presented to decrease behavior.

2. An unpleasant stimulus is removed to increase behavior.

3. A pleasant stimulus is presented to increase behavior.

4. A pleasant stimulus is removed to decrease behavior.

a. positive reinforcement

b. negative reinforcement

c. positive punishment

d. negative punishment

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