Reinforcement Theories

Question 1

The Theories of reinforcement include

Answer 1

1) Reinforcement 2) Operant conditioning

Question 2

Reinforcement is defined as

Answer 2

behavior is naturally reinforcing or will be extinguished depending on consequences (Put your hand in a fire and get burned and you will not do it again)

Question 3

Operant conditioning is

Answer 3

shaping behavior - employee comes in late and we write you up 3 times and then terminate you (HINT - If an employee comes in late or misses work have the supervisor speak to them when they return. It makes it unpleasant to miss work and have to be rebuked by your boss