Operant Conditioning with Positive Reinforcement

Medium Unit 4: Learning Operant Conditioning

In a classic experiment demonstrating operant conditioning, a researcher uses a Skinner box to train a rat to press a lever for food. Initially, the rat accidentally presses the lever and receives a food pellet. After several instances of this, the researcher uses positive reinforcement to increase the frequency of this behavior. Which of the following describes the principle of positive reinforcement as applied in this scenario?

A behavior is followed by the removal of an aversive stimulus.

A behavior is followed by the presentation of a desirable outcome.

A negative experience is introduced to suppress a behavior.

A behavior is ignored, leading to its increase.

A behavior becomes less likely due to punishment.

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