Janet Is Very Friendly and Outgoing, and She Makes Friends

question 110

Multiple Choice

Janet is very friendly and outgoing, and she makes friends very easily. People are typically very nice to Janet, because of her friendliness, and as a result Janet is even more likely to be friendly. Which of the following terms is illustrated by this example?

• A) Mutual exclusion
• B) Kin selection
• C) Reciprocal determinism
• D) Naive realism

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response in classical conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Emotional Responses

The reactions or feelings that are generated in response to stimuli, events, or thoughts, influenced by an individual's psychological state or temperament.