Question

Whenever angela wants her boyfriend's attention, she starts an argument with him. he angrily responds with a negative comment about angela's behavior. in this example, the negative comment is an example of _____ that, according to operant conditioning principles, will _____ the probability of angela's starting another argument?

Answer 1

The answer is reinforcement; increase. Reinforcement is a word used in operant conditioning to bring up to whatever that rises the probability that a reaction will happen. Reinforcement can comprise anything that toughens or rises a behavior, as well as exact tangible rewards, actions, and circumstances.