Barry throws the football into the stands after scoring a touchdown, and is cheered by the fans. As a result, Barry is more likely to throw the ball into the stands whenever he scores a touchdown. This is an example of:

a. negative reinforcement

b. punishment

c. positive reinforcement

d. satiation

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Jason Benjamin

29 January, 09:20

Barry throws the football into the stands after scoring a touchdown, and is cheered by the fans. As a result, Barry is more likely to throw the ball into the stands whenever he scores a touchdown. This is an example of:

a. negative reinforcement

b. punishment

c. positive reinforcement

d. satiation

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Camila Downs · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter C

Reinforcement and punishment can be positive or negative, an idea that sometimes causes confusion. Positive reinforcement or punishment involves adding a consequence, while negative reinforcement or punishment removes a stimulus.

Barry throws the football into the stands after scoring a touchdown, and is cheered by the fans. As a result, Barry is more likely to throw the ball into the stands whenever he scores a touchdown. This is an example of:a. negative reinforcementb. punishmentc. positive reinforcementd. satiation