Question

Brandon gets headaches frequently but knows a cold cloth on his head makes him feel better. Brandon continues to place a cold cloth on his head each time he gets a headache because it makes the pain go away faster. This is an example of _____.
negative reinforcement
negative punishment
positive reinforcement
chaining

Answer 1

Answer:

Positive reinforcement

Explanation:

Positive reinforcement involves an outcome that follows a behavior which makes it more likely to occur again in the future. When a favorable result occurs after an action that particular action is reinforced.

Positive reinforcement may occur naturally. An example could be when  people eat something that tastes good, they get an immediate positive response so they will likely eat again the same food in the future.

Reinforcement may be also used deliberately to train and maintain a specific behavior. Children, for example, might get rewarded with a treat after doing something that is desirable in order for them to maintain their behavior.  

Answer 2

Hi there!

Because the cold cloth has a positive effect, the answer must be Positive Reinforcement.

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