Question

question 7 which of the following is an example of partial reinforcement? a putting a child in time out for performing an undesirable behavior. b getting a prize from a claw machine only occasionally. c giving a dog a treat every time the dog sits. d getting a gumball by putting a quarter in the machine every single time.

Explanation:

Partial reinforcement occurs when the reinforcement is not given every time the behavior is performed. In option B, getting a prize from a claw machine only occasionally means the reinforcement (the prize) is not given every time the behavior (using the claw machine) occurs. Option A is punishment. Option C is continuous reinforcement (giving a treat every time the dog sits). Option D is a fixed - ratio schedule (putting a quarter every time to get a gumball).

Answer:

B. Getting a prize from a claw machine only occasionally.