Elements of Operant Conditioning

You should be able to identify whether this scenario describes the use of a positive or negative reinforcer, positive or negative punisher.

1. Police pulling drivers over and giving prizes for buckling up
2. A hospital patient is allowed extra visiting time after eating a complete meal
3. A parent nagging a child to clean up her room
4. A prisoner loses TV privileges for one week for a rule violation
5. A young child received $5 for earning good grades in school
6. A child is put into “time out” for misbehaving
7. Receiving a city utility discount for participating in a recycling program