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Reinforcement and Punishment

Question 1 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

In positive reinforcement, the reinforcement for the target behavior can most accurately be described as __________.

Answer
A
unpleasant
B
dominating
C
pleasant
D
superfluous

Explanation

Positive reinforcement adds a consequence after a behavior that makes the behavior more likely to happen again. For it to reinforce the behavior, that consequence is rewarding or pleasant to the individual. Therefore, the reinforcement is best described as pleasant, not unpleasant, dominating, or superfluous.

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