Ollie is teaching their dog to ring a bell to go outside. Ho…
Ollie is teaching their dog to ring a bell to go outside. However, outside is not available for at least two hours after the most recent trip outside. Ollie turns the hallway light on when outside is available, and turns the hallways light off when it isn’t. Ollie learns to ring the bell only when the hallway light is on. This is an example of:
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A behavior analyst is working with a child who has been given unlimited access to a favorite toy for the past week. This has led to a decrease in the child’s motivation to engage in other activities. What type of motivating operation (MO) is at play in this scenario?
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Antecedent: Every time it rains, a person gets wet walking to work. Behavior: The person carries and opens an umbrella WHEN IT IS RAINING (i.e., they are already wet). Consequence: The person stops getting wet. In the future, they are more likely to open an umbrella when getting wet. What type of reinforcement is demonstrated in this scenario?
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