Chapter 4: Reinforcement and Punishment Worksheet

Question 1

Police pulling drivers over and giving prizes for buckling up

Answer 1

positive reinforcement

Question 2

Suspending a basketball player for committing a flagrant foul

Answer 2

punishment

Question 3

A soccer player rolls her eyes at a teammate who delivered a bad pass

Answer 3

punishment

Question 4

A child snaps her fingers until her teacher calls on her

Answer 4

Negative Reinforcement

Question 5

A hospital patient is allowed extra visiting time after eating a complete meal

Answer 5

Positive Reinforcement

Question 6

Receiving a city utility discount for participating in a recycling program

Answer 6

Positive Reinforcement

Question 7

Grounding a teenager until his or her homework is finished

Answer 7

Negative Reinforcement

Question 8

Scolding a child for playing in the street

Answer 8

Punishment

Question 9

A prisoner loses TV privileges for one week for a rule violation

Answer 9

Punishment

Question 10

A parent nagging a child to clean up her room

Answer 10

Negative Reinforcement