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Reinforcement and Punishment

Question 1 • CUSD Psychology (5.0)

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Glenda is a gymnast. She performs a perfect triple backflip off the high bars. After landing successfully, the crowd erupts in applause.Which type of operant conditioning is occurring in the scenario?

Answer
A
positive reinforcement
B
negative reinforcement
C
positive punishment
D
negative punishment

Explanation

Positive reinforcement occurs when something pleasant is added after a behavior, making that behavior more likely to happen again. Glenda successfully performs the triple backflip, and the crowd adds applause afterward. The applause is a rewarding consequence, so the correct choice is positive reinforcement.

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