Which of the following is NOT a question to ask when trying to decide whether a situation represents positive or negative reinforcement?
A) what is the behavior?
B) did the stimulus appear to be pleasant?
C) was the stimulus added or removed?
D) was the behavior more likely to occur?

Question

Which of the following is NOT a question to ask when trying to decide whether a situation represents positive or negative reinforcement?​
A) ​what is the behavior?
B) ​did the stimulus appear to be pleasant?
C) ​was the stimulus added or removed?
D) ​was the behavior more likely to occur?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Whether the stimulus appears pleasant or not is subjective and therefore not a reliable indicator of whether it represents positive or negative reinforcement. The other options (A, C, and D) are all important questions to consider when determining if a situation involves positive or negative reinforcement.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Question to Ask