Suppose Someone Says That Tall Men Are More Assertive Than

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose someone says that tall men are more assertive than short men.Which term best describes this statement?

• A) theory
• B) hypothesis
• C) variable
• D) empirical statement

---

Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, which increases or decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Classical Conditioning

A learning mechanism in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an innately meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit a similar response.

Rewards

Incentives or positive reinforcements given to encourage certain behaviors or outcomes.

Punishments

Consequences applied with the intention of reducing or eliminating undesirable behaviors.