Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding the psychological characteristic of the 'Variable-Ratio Schedule' among the 'Schedules of Reinforcement' propounded under B. F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning Theory', and the fundamental distinction between 'Negative Reinforcement' and 'Punishment' in classroom management and the teaching-learning process?
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Under B.F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory, reinforcement schedules play a crucial role in shaping behavior.
- Variable-Ratio Schedule: In this schedule, reinforcement is delivered after an unpredictable (variable) number of responses based on an average. This produces a high and steady rate of response (e.g., slot machines) and is highly resistant to extinction.
- Negative Reinforcement vs. Punishment: Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior. In contrast, punishment involves presenting an aversive stimulus or removing a pleasant one to decrease the frequency of an undesired behavior.
Therefore, option (b) correctly describes the psychological and scientific attributes of both concepts.
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