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  #1

1. a child cries loudly during a party and the mother gives her a piece of cake each times she cries .What type of reinforcement is this ?

2. ATN company have increased the salaries knowing that employees are working sincerely . what type of reinforcement is this ?
3. Nurse : "each time i go near my pt,she starts complaining stomach ache" .Now when i don't go near her,she is not having any complaint .What is this type of reinforcement known as ?

  #2

1&2 are positive reinforcement of a behaviour
3 is negative reinforcement

  #3

1. negative reinforcement for the mom .

2.positive reinforcement

3. extinction

  #4

yes 3rd is extinction....sorry i got confused..
but can u explain how 1.is negative reinforcement? :?

  #5

aversive stimuli is childs crying( loud noice)...mom gets reinforced when she stops crying( after giving cake)

:idea: aversion stimuli like noice,bright light,shock..often negative reinforcers.

  #6

Hey... Asmi....Do you have any more of these reinforcement/ reinforcement schedule questions?.... :| ....

  #7

asmi good questions







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