Question

chapter 05 quiz: learning
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how does a positive reinforcement modify behavior?
when something unpleasant is added to a situation to make a behavior less likely to occur
when something rewarding is added into a situation to make a behavior more likely to occur again
when something unpleasant is taken away from a situation to make a behavior more likely
when something rewarding is taken away from a situation to make a behavior less likely
what principle of operant conditioning occurs when you receive recognition for a job well done, motivating you to continue to do a job well?
negative reinforcement
negative punishment
positive punishment
positive reinforcement

Explanation:

Positive reinforcement in operant conditioning involves adding a rewarding stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Recognition for a job well - done is a rewarding stimulus that encourages continued good work.

Answer:

For the first question: When something rewarding is added into a situation to make a behavior more likely to occur again
For the second question: Positive reinforcement