Behavior That Is Motivated by an Unselfish Concern for the Welfare

question 35

Multiple Choice

Behavior that is motivated by an unselfish concern for the welfare of others is known as ________.

• A)reciprocal prosocial behavior
• B)self interest
• C)kin selection
• D)heroism
• E)altruism

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Definitions:

Stimulus Discrimination

The learned ability to differentiate between similar stimuli and respond accordingly in conditioning.

Observational Learning

A learning process whereby individuals acquire new behaviors or information by watching the actions of others, also known as social learning or modeling.

Apple Pie

A traditional pie or dessert made from apples, typically seasoned with cinnamon, sugar, and sometimes butter, enclosed in pastry.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in behaviorist psychology where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very resistant to extinction.