AP Psych Module 27 MC

Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement? John stops shooting bad free-throws because his coach benches him when he does. Brian studies hard because it earns him "A" grades in math. Lillian used to walk to school but does not do so anymore because she was attacked by a dog last month. Charles smokes because his anxiety is reduced when he does so. Osel wears his seat belt because his driving teacher cited accident statistics in class.

Charles smokes because his anxiety is reduced when he does so.

Thorndike's principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely to be repeated is known as what? Law of effect Operant conditioning Shaping Respondent behavior Discrimination

Law of effect

Shea bought ten tickets for the raffle for free homecoming entry, but she did not win. Months later she also buys ten tickets for the senior prom raffle, hoping this will be the time she wins. Which schedule of reinforcement is best used to explain this scenario? Fixed-ratio Variable-ratio Fixed-interval Variable-interval Continuous

Variable-ratio

The purpose of reinforcement is to cause a behavior to stop. cause a behavior to diminish. cause a behavior to continue. strengthen the spontaneous recovery process. cause a behavior to occur for only a limited amount of time.

cause behavior to continue

All of the following are examples of primary reinforcers except a rat's food reward in a Skinner box. cold drink on a hot day. high score on an exam for which a student studied diligently. hug from a loved one. large meal following an extended time without food.

high score on an exam for which a student studied diligently.