Study the chart above, then answer the questions that follow each situation:
SITUATION 1: Frankie is a five-year-old who is left under the supervision of his sixteen-year-ol sister, Lisa. Lisa makes Frankie dinner, which he refuses to eat. She tells him that he will get no ice cream unless he finishes his meal, and he begins to cry. When Lisa tells him to stop, he creis harder. Finally, she agrees to give him ice cream if he will stop crying. He does.
1. Whose behavior is negatively reinforced?
2. What behavior is negatively reinforced?
3. How is it negatively reinforced?
4. Is this escape or avoidance conditioning?
SITUATION 2: Frankie and Lisa are alone again, on another night, and they're eating dinner. He pushes his food aside and demands ice cream. She refuses. He contorts his face, ready to cry. She give in.
1. Whose behavior is negatively reinforced?
2. What behavior is negatively reinforced?
3. How is it negatively reinforced?
4. Is this escape or avoidance conditioning?
Now, can you think of an example of punishment, using the situations above?
Check the graphic organizer to make sure you understand the concepts. Go back to Let's Practice or Just the Facts as many time as you need.
