A Basic Principle Governing Operant Conditioning Is That

question 128

Multiple Choice

A basic principle governing operant conditioning is that:

• A) conditioned stimuli must precede unconditioned stimuli.
• B) behaviors are controlled by their consequences.
• C) animals can only be conditioned to perform behaviors that appear spontaneously.
• D) behaviors are controlled by thoughts and mental processes.

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Definitions:

Emergent Norms

Social norms that develop spontaneously in response to new situations or emergencies, guiding behavior in the absence of established rules.

Resource Mobilization

The process of gathering and deploying both tangible and intangible resources (such as money, support, and information) to achieve specific organizational or social goals.

Collective Action

Activities undertaken by a group of people with the aim of achieving a common goal, often used in the context of social movements and protests.

Organizational

Pertaining to the structure and function of organizations, including their management, culture, and operational dynamics.