Question

41 - 42. you get paid money for working. this money is another example of positive what other positive reinforcement do you get at work? 43 - 44. when you study hard and receive an a, that is an example of a reinforcer when you spend time with certain friends because they are so much fun, that is also an example of 45. however, when we are avoiding something bad, we are also getting a type of payoff or reinf type of payoff is called negative reinforcement. skinner did not mean “bad” when he chose the reinforcement. he meant negative in the context of receiving negative results for having strep tests come out negative, there is no strep throat. that’s a payoff—but not for getti good but for avoiding something bad so it is called reinforcement. 46. the absence of infection by any doctor is referred to as “negative test results.” so, if a neurologist to see if they have a brain tumor, they want the doctor to find that they do not have a tumor (positive or negative). 47. so, if i go to the doctor and am told that i do not have strep throat, then i have be reinforcement or payoff—but it’s a negative reinforcement not a positive reinforcem of something bad. (avoidance or presence) 48. when we avoid or escape something bad, the event is called negative reinfor reinforcement is not punishment. in fact, punishment is the opposite— if i drive over the speed limit but still manage to avoid getting a ticket, t reinforcement.

Explanation:

Positive reinforcement involves receiving something pleasant (like money, good grades, fun - time with friends). Negative reinforcement is avoiding something unpleasant (like not having strep throat, no brain tumor, avoiding a ticket).

Answer:

41 - 42: Examples of positive reinforcement at work could be praise from the boss, promotions, free lunches.
43 - 44: Positive; Positive
45: Negative
46: Negative
47: Avoidance
48: Negative