A rat in a Skinner box is reinforced with a food pellet every time it presses the bar. This is an example of:

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A rat in a Skinner box is reinforced with a food pellet every time it presses the bar. This is an example of:

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Jaylen House · Answer 1

The answer is continuous reinforcement.

Explanation:

According to operant conditioning theories, continuous reinforcement encourages an individual to repeat a behaviour by constantly rewarding him for it.

The reinforcement can also be negative. In this case, the person or animal associates a behaviour with a punishment, which can prevent him from acting in a certain way.