Ap psych module 27

Which of the following best describes negative reinforcement?

Charles smokes because his anxiety is reduced when he does so

The purpose of reinforcement is to...

cause a behavior to continue

All of the following are examples of primary reinforcers except a...

high score on an exam for which a student studied diligently

Thorndike's principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and that behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely

law of effect

Shea bought 10 tickets for the raffle for free homecoming entry, but she did not win. Months later she also buys 10 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?

variable ratio