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Just before the doors of the elevator close, Lola, a coworker you despise, enters the elevator. You immediately leave, mumbling about having forgotten something. Your behavior results in
(A) positive reinforcement.
(B) a secondary reinforcer.
(C) punishment.
(D) negative reinforcement.
(E) omission training.
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(D) negative reinforcement.
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Explanation
Exiting the elevator to avoid Lola is negatively reinforced. Your behavior, leaving the
elevator, is reinforced by the removal of an aversive stimulus (Lola). Remember that reinforcement (including negative reinforcement) always increases the likelihood of a behavior as opposed to punishment, which decreases the likelihood of a behavior.
elevator, is reinforced by the removal of an aversive stimulus (Lola). Remember that reinforcement (including negative reinforcement) always increases the likelihood of a behavior as opposed to punishment, which decreases the likelihood of a behavior.
Posted : 13/02/2024 4:03 pm