Question

mr. harrison decides to drop the lowest quiz grade of all students who make an a on this test. what operant conditioning principle is he demonstrating?
cognitive learning
negative reinforcement
positive reinforcement
escape conditioning
aversive learning

Explanation:

Operant conditioning involves modifying behavior through consequences. Negative reinforcement strengthens a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus. Here, dropping the lowest quiz grade (removing an aversive element) for getting an A (behavior) fits negative reinforcement. Cognitive learning is about mental processes, positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus, escape conditioning is about leaving an aversive situation (not preventing as here), and aversive learning uses punishment.

Answer:

Negative reinforcement