Negative punishment is “when a negative contingency follows a behavior” (Lefrancois). This is what most people commonly think of when they think of the term punishment and is sometimes referred to as presentation punishment. An example could be the spanking of a child after misbehaving.
Q. Which of the following is an example of a secondary or conditioned reinforcer?
Food, drink, and pleasure are the principal examples of primary reinforcers. But, most human reinforcers are secondary, or conditioned. Examples include money, grades in schools, and tokens. Secondary reinforcers acquire their power via a history of association with primary reinforcers or other secondary reinforcers.
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Q. Which of the following is the best example of secondary reinforcement?
Money is one example of secondary reinforcement. Money can be used to reinforce behaviors because it can be used to acquire primary reinforcers such as food, clothing, and shelter (among other things).
Q. What are examples of social reinforcers?
Social reinforcement can include smiles, tickles, high fives, and praise. Examples: A child hesitantly raises his hand in class to answer a question. The teacher’s praise for his efforts or a peers wink from across the room are forms of social reinforcement.
Q. What are sensory reinforcers?
Sensory reinforcers may include sitting in a rocking chair, getting lotion applied to hands, or playing with a favorite spinning top, to name a few. Natural reinforcers as those that would occur normally as a result of the child’s skill/behavior.
Q. What is social reinforcement learning?
Social learning is critical for engaging in complex interactions with other individuals. Learning from positive social exchanges, such as acceptance from peers, may be similar to basic reinforcement learning. This work highlights the fundamental influence of acceptance by one’s peers in altering subsequent behavior.
