1. The purpose of negative reinforcement as an operant conditioning technique is to.
(a) punish bad behavior
(b) discourage bad behavior
(c) encourage desirable behavior
(d) cancel the effects of shaping

2. Th e premise of reinforcement theory is:
(a) behavior is a function of environment
(b) motivation comes from positive expectancy
(c) higher-order needs stimulate hard work
(d) rewards considered unfair are de-motivators
3. Both Barry and Marissa are highly motivated students. Knowing this, I can expect them to be.
(a) hard working 

(b) high performing
(c) highly satisfied 

(d) highly dissatisfied