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Operant Conditioning Project
For this project, you will write a 2- to 4-page paper that defines the following terms in your own words:
1.positive punishment
2.negative punishment
3.positive reinforcement, and
4.negative reinforcement
You should provide references to the text to support your answers, and include at least one real life example to illustrate your understanding of each term listed above. Conclude with a brief discussion of any ethical concerns that may arise when using these different methods to change or modify behavior.
In completing this project, be sure to provide specific examples and references from the text. You will need a cover page, which includes your name, the name of the class and section along with the date.
Be sure to use specific information from the text to support your answers when defining the different terms and concept. When referencing the text, you need to use APA formatting. Information regarding APA formatting can be found in the Writing Center and should be reviewed thoroughly. APA formatting dictates how your paper should appear on each page.
In addition, your paper should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful. Your work should display quality content, organization, style and mechanics.
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