Question

As part of a behavior modification program, Kendra and her partner each agree to praise the other if she completes her assigned household chores by the end of the day. Such praise is an example of:_______.a. primary reinforcement and positive reinforcement.
b. secondary reinforcement and positive reinforcement.
c. positive reinforcement only.
d. primary reinforcement only.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. secondary reinforcement and positive reinforcement.

Explanation:

Primary and secondary reinforcement are part of positive reinforcement. Where secondary reinforcement focuses on rewarding on biological needs, secondary reinforcement focuses on learning behavior that is not biologically linked but can be learnt through artificial sources.

In the above example, the act of praising the partner on certain acts will inculcate that behavior. This is a form of secondary reinforcement which part of positive reinforcement.