Researchers Have Suggested That the ________ Can Be Used to Explain

question 92

Multiple Choice

Researchers have suggested that the ________ can be used to explain the notion of reciprocal liking.

• A)matching hypothesis
• B)self-fulfilling prophecy
• C)fundamental attribution error
• D)theory of cognitive dissonance

Distinguish between sentences that use slang, colloquial expressions, and standard English.

Identify strategies for effective cross-cultural communication.

Recognize common misunderstandings in cross-cultural interactions and learn how to avoid them.

Understand strategies for effective cross-cultural communication.

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Definitions:

Randomly Varying

Characterized by changes that do not follow a predictable pattern and occur in a random manner.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Variable-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior.