Question

Which type of consequence is correctly matched with an example? positive reinforcement – vickie applies lotion to lessen the discomfort of a small burn. negative reinforcement – ella's parents confiscate her car keys for breaking curfew. positive punishment – laurel's mother yells at her when she takes $20 from her mom's purse. negative punishment – maddie receives a bonus for outstanding work performance?

Answer 1

The correct answers are the second (Negative reinforcement: Ella's parents confiscate her car keys for breaking curfew) and the third (Positive punishment: Laurel's mother yells at her when she takes $20 from her purse.)

Step-by-step explanation:

The second one poses a situation in which a specific, undesired behaviour (Ella's breaking of the curfew) is answered by removing a stimulus (her car.) The overall objective is to increase the possibilities of a certain behaviour to happen in the future (Ella's metting of the curfew.)

In the case of the third example, the undesired behaviour of Laurel is answered by an undesired, adversive consequence. Her mother's yelling at her has the objective of stopping Laurel's undesired behaviour from happening in the future.