Question 1

Define intrinsic and extrinsic reinforcement, and provide an example of each.

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Question 2

Define natural and contrived reinforcers, and provide an example of each.

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Question 3

Under what three conditions does extrinsic reinforcement undermine intrinsic interest? Under what two conditions does extrinsic reinforcement enhance intrinsic interest?

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Question 4

Define shaping. What are two advantages of using a secondary reinforcer, such as a sound, as an aid to shaping?

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Question 5

How are reinforcers and punishers defined? Why, in a practical sense, is this important? Provide an example.

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Question 6

To what extent do behaviorists prefer natural versus contrived reinforcers? What is the hoped-for outcome when contrived reinforcers are used? What is a big advantage of natural over contrived contingencies? Provide an example.

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Question 7

List four of the distinctions between classical and operant conditioning that are outlined in the text.

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Quiz 6: Operant Conditioning Introduction