Question

question 5 (5 points) which of the following is an example of vicarious reinforcement? lana wants to receive a candy bar and she knows from reading the rulebook that she will receive one if she earns enough good behavior tokens. ryan observes cameron getting a time - out for spitting out her toast. because he saw his friend punished, he does not spit out his toast. park wants to avoid detention, so he follows the school rules and does not smoke on the playground. babs saw martin receive a candy bar for completing his reading list. she is careful to complete her reading list because she saw martin get a reward for doing it.

Explanation:

Vicarious reinforcement occurs when an individual's behavior is influenced by observing the consequences of another's behavior. Babs seeing Martin get a reward for completing his reading list and then being careful to complete hers is an example of this. She is motivated by seeing the positive outcome for Martin.

Answer:

Babs saw Martin receive a candy bar for completing his reading list. She is careful to complete her reading list because she saw Martin get a reward for doing it.