CLEP Intro to Educational Psychology Exam Prep

Category - CLEP Intro Educational Psychology

Coach LaFitte takes his soccer team to the ice cream shop after every game, whether they win or lose. What type of reinforcer is this?
  1. Negative reinforcer
  2. Contingent reinforcer
  3. Non-contingent reinforcer
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - A non-contingent reinforcer is a reinforcer that occurs at the same time, regardless of the preceding behavior. Because Coach LaFitte treats his team to ice cream whether they win or lose, the ice cream is a non-contingent reinforcer. If the team only had ice cream after winning a game, it would be a contingent reinforcer.
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