Escape learning is based ona)positive reinforcementb)negative reinforc...
Explanation:
Negative reinforcement:
Negative reinforcement involves removing a negative stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior. In the context of escape learning, the behavior is reinforced by allowing the individual to escape or avoid an unpleasant or aversive situation.
How it works:
- In escape learning, an individual learns to perform a specific behavior in order to terminate an aversive stimulus.
- For example, a student may learn to raise their hand in class to avoid being called on by the teacher to answer a difficult question.
- The removal of the aversive stimulus (being called on) reinforces the behavior of raising the hand.
Key points:
- Escape learning is effective in teaching individuals to engage in behaviors that help them avoid or escape unpleasant situations.
- It is different from positive reinforcement, which involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior.
- Delayed reinforcement and omission of reinforcement are not directly related to escape learning, as it specifically involves the removal of an aversive stimulus.