Question

read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.

glenda is a gymnast. she performs a perfect triple backflip off the high bars. after landing successfully, the crowd erupts in applause.

which type of operant conditioning is occurring in the scenario?
a. positive reinforcement
b. negative reinforcement
c. positive punishment
d. negative punishment

please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Identify the behavior and the consequence

The target behavior is Glenda performing a perfect triple backflip. The consequence that follows this behavior is the crowd erupting in applause.

Determine the effect on behavior

Applause is a desirable stimulus that is added (positive) to the environment immediately following the behavior. This pleasant consequence increases the likelihood that Glenda will perform the behavior successfully again in the future (reinforcement).

Classify the operant conditioning type

Because a desirable stimulus (applause) is added to increase a behavior (successful gymnastics performance), this is classified as positive reinforcement.

Answer:

• A. positive reinforcement (Correct answer)
• B. negative reinforcement
• C. positive punishment
• D. negative punishment