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true or false if it is false explain why it is false True - False (3 points each

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true or false if it is false explain why it is false

True - False (3 points each; 1 point for correct response and 2 point for corrected response or explanation of why the statement is false. Total 75 points) 34) A positive contingency between a response and an appetitive stimulus is also known as positive reinforcement, whereas a positive contingency also known as punishment. between a response and an aversive stimulus is has his mouth washed out with soap for swearing and he decreases this behavior, this is an 35) If Steve example of negative reinforcement. 36) If Stella increases the number of times she changes the oil in her car to avoid engine seizure, this is a example of negative reinforcement. 37) The main difference between punishment and negative reinforcement is that punishment increases the target response, while negative reinforcement decreases the target response.

Explanation / Answer

34. True

35. False This is an example of positive punishment which results in reduction of swearing habit of Steve.

36. True

37. False Punishment decreases the target response, while negative reinforcement increases the target response.

38. False It is a type of omission training.

39. True

40. True

41. False The system activated, the types of responses that develop in a conditioning procedure are predictable.