Latané and Werner's (1978)research on the Regulation of Affiliation Tendencies

question 14

Multiple Choice

Latané and Werner's (1978) research on the regulation of affiliation tendencies demonstrated that rats will do which of the following?

• A) approach other rats after periods of prolonged contact,but withdraw after long periods of isolation
• B) approach other rats after long periods of isolation,but withdraw after periods of prolonged contact
• C) approach other rats following long periods of either isolation or contact
• D) withdraw from other rats following long periods of either isolation or contact

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A stimulus or event that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Punishment

A consequence imposed following undesirable behavior, intended to decrease the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

Stimuli

External or internal events that elicit a physiological or psychological response.

Superstitious Behaviors

Actions linked to beliefs in supernatural causality, where an individual believes that a particular behavior will influence outcomes, irrespective of any logical connection.