Question

A parent says to his/her children: For anyone who earns all As on his/her report card, I will pay you $50 at the end of the semester. What type of group contingency is this?
a. Independent group contingency.
b. Dependent group contingency.
c. Interdependent group contingency.

Answer 1

Answer:

Independent group contingency

Explanation:

Independent group contingency are reward systems in which members of a group (children) individually earn token reinforcers demonstrating ideal behavior.

Answer 2

Answer: INDEPENDENT GROUP CONTINGENCY.

Independent group contingency can be defined as reward system in which individuals earn rewards based on meeting a certain criterion. This method of Contingency encourages individuals to meet up with the said criterion that has been put in place.

In the Question, the criterion put in place was for the children to earn all A's in order to earn a reward, a reward of $50.