Nicky Tends to Bite His Nails When He Becomes Nervous

question 85

Multiple Choice

Nicky tends to bite his nails when he becomes nervous because it calms him down.Nicky's behaviour is an example of

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)negative punishment.
• C)positive reinforcement.
• D)positive punishment.

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Definitions:

Sophists

Ancient Greek teachers and philosophers known for their skill in argumentation and for their role in teaching rhetoric, politics, and ethics.

Sociological Perspective

An approach to understanding human behavior by placing it within its broader social context, considering how societies influence people and vice versa.

Patriarchy

A societal system in which men hold power and dominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Anti-Positivism

A theoretical approach that considers knowledge and understanding to be the result of human subjectivity.