Reinforcement Vs Punishment

Question 1

Negative reinforcement

Answer 1

The removal of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behaviour that increases the likelihood of the behaviour.

Question 2

Continuous reinforcement

Answer 2

When reinforcement is given after every correct response. This is essential in the acquisition stage but not effective for maintaining a maximal response rate.

Question 3

Positive reinforcement

Answer 3

The addition of a pleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behaviour that increases the likelihood of the behaviour.

Question 4

Partial reinforcement

Answer 4

Only reinforcing after some responses, not all of them. Used after the acquisition stage and responses tend to be stronger and less easily extinguished.

Question 5

Positive punishment

Answer 5

The addition of an aversive stimulus in order to decrease the likelihood of a behaviour.

Question 6

Reinforcement

Answer 6

A stimulus that occurs as a consequence of a behaviour that increases the likelihood of the behaviour. This is also the fifth stage of the process of social learning.

Question 7

Response cost/negative punishment

Answer 7

The removal of a pleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behaviour that decreases the likelihood of the behaviour.