A child who practices the piano because it earns him praise...

A child who practices the piano because it earns him praise is receiving __________ ; a child who practices the piano to avoid being scolded is receiving __________ . a. a conditioned response; an unconditioned response b. an unconditioned response; a conditioned response c. positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement d. negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement

A child who practices the piano because it earns him praise is receiving __________ ; a child who practices the piano to avoid being scolded is receiving __________ .
a. a conditioned response; an unconditioned response
b. an unconditioned response; a conditioned response
c. positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement
d. negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement

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Key Concepts

Positive Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement refers to the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior's occurrence by adding a desirable stimulus immediately after the behavior. This technique strengthens the behavior by providing an incentive, such as praise or rewards, that makes the behavior more appealing in similar future contexts.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement involves the strengthening of a behavior because it removes or avoids an unpleasant or aversive stimulus. Rather than adding a positive outcome, this method increases the probability of the behavior by eliminating or reducing a negative condition, thereby reinforcing the desired action.

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a learning process in which behaviors are influenced by the consequences that follow. Through this method, behaviors that are rewarded tend to be repeated, while those that are punished tend to decrease. It is fundamental to understanding how environmental factors shape behavior through reinforcement and punishment.

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