Multiple choice

A student does a good job on math problems for homework, and the teacher awards him a sticker. This demonstrates the use of

  1. extinction

  2. reinforcement

  3. spontaneous recovery

  4. antecedents
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Reinforcement increases the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated. The teacher giving a sticker for good math homework is positive reinforcement - adding a pleasant consequence to strengthen the desired behavior. Extinction decreases behavior, and spontaneous recovery is the return of an extinguished response.

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