What is positive reinforcement?
AnswerAdding something pleasant after a behavior to encourage it
Positive reinforcement makes a behavior more likely to repeat.
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The basics
In Pavlov's experiments, dogs learned to link a signal with what?
AnswerFood
The dogs salivated at a signal that predicted food.
Going deeper
Which brain chemical is most associated with reward and motivation?
AnswerDopamine
Dopamine signaling is central to the brain's reward system.
What is a token economy?
AnswerA system where earned tokens are exchanged for rewards
Token economies are used in classrooms and behavior programs.
What is intrinsic motivation?
AnswerDoing something because it is satisfying in itself
Intrinsic motivation comes from inside rather than outside rewards.
Expert level
Which reinforcement schedule is known for being most resistant to extinction?
AnswerVariable ratio
Unpredictable rewards after varying numbers of responses keep behavior going.
Which airline launched the AAdvantage frequent flyer program in 1981?
AnswerAmerican Airlines
AAdvantage is widely cited as the first modern frequent flyer program.
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