Whenever Matt makes a 3 point shot,his basketball coach makes him run one less lap in practice.As a result Matt is more likely to hit 3 point shots.This is an example of:
A) the Premack Principle
B) respondent behavior
C) negative reinforcement
D) positive reinforcement

Question

Whenever Matt makes a 3 point shot,his basketball coach makes him run one less lap in practice.As a result Matt is more likely to hit 3 point shots.This is an example of:​
A) ​the Premack Principle
B) ​respondent behavior
C) ​negative reinforcement
D) ​positive reinforcement

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of negative reinforcement because the behavior (making a 3 point shot) is strengthened by the removal of an aversive stimulus (having to run a lap in practice).

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