Which of the Following Statements Regarding Siblings and Gender Role

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding siblings and gender role development is TRUE?

• A)Older siblings become less like their younger siblings over a two-year period.
• B)Siblings play very little role in gender socialization.
• C)Younger siblings become less similar to older siblings in terms of gender role.
• D)Younger siblings become less similar to older siblings in terms of leisure activities.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Punishment

A concept in behaviorism that involves applying an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Rewarding Stimulus

A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a particular behavior by providing a positive outcome or pleasure when the behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is presented after a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.