Cody Is a Member of the L

question 18

Multiple Choice

Cody is a member of the L.A. Crips. The other gangs in his territory are the Bloods and Satan's Slaves. Cody feels very antagonistic toward the Bloods and Satan's Slaves. For Cody, these two rival gangs would be considered __________.

• A) secondary groups
• B) ingroups
• C) reference groups
• D) outgroups

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Definitions:

Reinforce

To strengthen a behavior or response through rewards or positive outcomes, increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.

Increase

A rise in quantity, size, or degree.

Contingency of Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where the delivery of reinforcement depends on specific conditions or behaviors being met.

Behavioral Modification

A method of changing behavior through various techniques such as positive or negative reinforcement, primarily used in treatment and therapy.