Good, Solid Wages by Both Partners Are Associated with Each

question 26

Multiple Choice

Good, solid wages by both partners are associated with each of the following EXCEPT ______.

• A) lower likelihood of divorce
• B) greater well-being in the children
• C) higher marital satisfaction
• D) more jealousy by the male spouse

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the context of operant conditioning that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding behavior towards or away from certain responses.

Operant Response

A behavior that is modified by its consequences, including rewards or punishments, as described in operant conditioning theory.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often referring to behaviors increased in frequency or intensity due to positive or negative reinforcement.