Sonia's Mother Is Often Busy and Doesn't Pay Very Much

question 16

Multiple Choice

Sonia's mother is often busy and doesn't pay very much attention to her.When Sonia cries or screams,her mother scolds her.Though she doesn't like being scolded,Sonia prefers getting some attention to having no attention at all.Sonia learns that when she wants her mother's attention,she should scream or cry.Eventually,however,Sonia's mother realizes that Sonia only wants attention,so she stops coming over when Sonia cries and screams.What should happen as a result?

• A) The mother will learn to discriminate against Sonia.
• B) Higher-order conditioning.
• C) Sonia's screaming behaviour will be extinguished.
• D) Sonia's screaming behaviour will be reinforced.

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Definitions:

Positive Subjective Experiences

The positive but private feelings and thoughts people have about themselves and the events in their lives.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where individuals experience mental discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Positive Subjective Experiences

Personal experiences that evoke good feelings, satisfaction, or happiness.

Cognitive Epiphanies

Sudden and profound moments of realization or understanding that can significantly alter one's perspective or beliefs.