Skinner Found That a Pigeon Reinforced for Pecking at a Yellow

question 212

Multiple Choice

Skinner found that a pigeon reinforced for pecking at a yellow disk is likely to peck at another disk similar in color. This is an example of __________

• A) generalization.
• B) shaping.
• C) extinction.
• D) classical conditioning.

---

Definitions:

Identity Development

The process through which individuals achieve a sense of who they are and of their moral and political beliefs, their career preferences, and their relationship to their culture and community.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding throughout a person's life.

Emotional Regulation

The process by which individuals influence their emotions, how they experience them, and how they express them.

Identity Achievers

Identity achievers are individuals who have explored various options and have made firm commitments to certain aspects of their identity, including career and beliefs.