Operant Conditioning

For each of the following operant conditioning situations, identify whether this is an example of positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, negative punishment, or positive punishment.

1. Spanking a child for playing in the street so they won’t do it again

2. An “A” on an exam that you studied real hard for

3. Clean your room to keep your parents off your back

4. Getting a paycheck every 2 weeks