Development and Learning
How would operant conditioning be best applied to increase a child's enjoyment of reading?
After receiving a ticket for speeding, Kristen stops speeding. The reason Kristen stops speeding is due to?
What could be an unconventional perspective on Skinner's idea of shaping within operant conditioning?
How do Skinner's theories on behavior modification through reinforcement present potential ethical dilemmas?
Which concept explains the phenomenon where a child stops throwing tantrums after being consistently ignored by its parents during such behavior?
What kind of consequence strengthens a behavior by stopping or reducing negative stimuli?
Which form of learning involves associating one's own actions with consequences?
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In the context of operant conditioning, why might a person consistently choose healthier food options after repeatedly receiving compliments on their weight loss?
How might a psychologist design a study to investigate the impact of variable-ratio schedules of reinforcement on high school students' homework completion rates compared to fixed-ratio schedules?
How would you interpret data from an experiment where after each instance of undesired behavior there was shown a decrease in future instances following introduction of an unpleasant stimulus?