Question

Define and give a real-world example for positive and negative reinforcement

Define and give an example of Proactive Interference and Retroactive Interference  

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Answer 1

positive reinforcement is the addition of a reinforcing stimulus following a behavior which forms it much likely that the behavior would occur again later. When the favorable result, or event, arise after an action, that specific behavior or response will be strengthened.

examples of positive reinforcement is that:- A mother is giving the son praise (reinforcing stimulus) for completing the homework (behavior).

In negative reinforcement, a behavior or response is strengthened by removing, stopping, or avoiding any negative aversive stimulus.

example of negative reinforcement is : Drying hands .

Proactive interference is the opposite direction of interference to retroactive . This is when some old data prevents the recall of new data . for example, occur with telephone numbers.

example of calling ex-boyfriend/girlfriend by your new name of boyfriend/girlfriend. The new name retroactively interferes accompanying the old one, that is problematic for recall.

Proactive interference is the opposite direction of interference to retroactive.