Lori Has Learned That When She Wants to Say Something

question 63

Multiple Choice

Lori has learned that when she wants to say something in class, she must raise her hand before doing so. At home, however, she speaks without ever raising her hand ahead of time. We can say that the classroom has become an) ____ for Lori's hand-raising behavior.

• A) generalized stimulus
• B) antecedent stimulus
• C) positive stimulus
• D) negative reinforce

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Definitions:

Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory proposing that inconsistency among beliefs, perceptions, and actions leads to discomfort, which people are motivated to reduce.

Attitude

A fairly stable evaluation of something as good or bad that makes a person think, feel, or behave positively or negatively about some person, group, or social issue.

Abortion

The medical or surgical termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is capable of independent life.

Peripheral Route

One of the two paths of persuasion according to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, where people are influenced by superficial cues rather than detailed message content.