Thorndike Was Known for His Work With

question 182

Multiple Choice

Thorndike was known for his work with:

• A) puzzle boxes.
• B) modeling.
• C) monkeys.
• D) a Skinner box.

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Definitions:

Rejection Identification Theory

The idea that people can offset the negative consequences of being targeted by discrimination by feeling a strong sense of identification with their stigmatized group.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudiced treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Negative Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about a particular group of people or things that are mostly unfavorable and can lead to discrimination.

Psychological Effects

The mental and emotional impacts or changes that occur in response to an external stimulus.