In the Concept of Mills' Sociological Imagination, Describe What Is

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Essay

In the concept of Mills' sociological imagination, describe what is meant by the link between thinking and action. Give examples to illustrate your understanding of this connection.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer, such as money being valued due to its ability to purchase food.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a response, strengthens the response or increases the likelihood that it will happen again.

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that are inherently rewarding and satisfy biological needs, used in behavioral conditioning to reinforce desired behaviors.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, meaning it is not naturally rewarding.