(3) Decide which of the following concepts are most applicable to each scenario:
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(3) Decide which of the following concepts are most applicable to each scenario: differential reinforcement of other behavior, avoidance contingency, punishment by prevention of reinforcer, punishment by loss of reinforcer, or avoidance of loss.
In the weeks that follow being pulled from the track team, Sally listens to her coach’s direction and works hard to qualify for the next meet. Running her fastest time ever, Sally is excited when she qualifies to run the relay for the third track meet. Now that she has earned her spot on the team, she continues to work hard every week to keep her place.
Explanation / Answer
This would be punishment by prevention of reinforcer.
She listens to her coach and works hard to qualify and works hard to remain on the team. She does not want to sit as an alternate. Response contingent prevention of a reinforcer resulting in a decreased frequency of that response.
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