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Praxis II PLT 7-12

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Edward Thorndike developed the behaviorist theory of instrumental conditioning. One facet of his work was the “law of exercise,” the idea that a conditioned response could be strengthened by repetition. Which of the following strategies could accomplish this goal?
  1. Assigning a specific task each day of the week and rewarding only students who accomplish the task
  2. Giving positive reinforcement to students who fail to complete a task
  3. Giving negative reinforcement to students who fail to complete a task
  4. Assigning a specific task on one day and rewarding the students who complete the task
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Answer: A - Assigning a specific task each day of the week and rewarding only students who accomplish the task. The key to create a behavior modification, under behavior theory, is that it requires consistent reinforcement to achieve. The experience can be either positive or negative; the point is to create a consistent environment in which behavior is modified.
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