Fall 2023 MGT502 – Organizational Behavior

Assignment 01
Total Marks: 10

Question:
Match the examples provided with the appropriate method of shaping behavior from
the list below.
Methods:
1. Positive Reinforcement
2. Negative Reinforcement
3. Punishment
4. Extinction

Example Type of Reinforcement

Example 1: Whenever Amna finishes her
Positive Reinforcement
homework on time, her parents give her
extra screen time as a reward.
Example 2: Ali used to throw tantrums at
Extinction
the store to get candies. His mother decided
to completely ignore his tantrums, and
eventually, he stopped throwing them.
Example 3: After completing five math
Positive Reinforcement
problems, Farah's teacher allows her to take
a break and play her favorite game for 10
minutes.
Example 4: Every time the dog barks
Punishment
excessively, its owner sprays it with water,
which makes the dog stop barking.
Example 5: When Raza studies diligently
Extinction
for his exams, he avoids the scolding he
usually receives from his parents for poor
grades. This encourages him to study more.