In the Psychology of Learning, Reinforcers Will Always

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the psychology of learning, reinforcers will always

• A) break the law of effect.
• B) strengthen or increase the probability of the response it follows.
• C) cause the conditioned stimulus to produce the conditioned response.
• D) create a problem when used with children.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Task

A challenge proposed by Erik Erikson that individuals must navigate at each stage of life to develop psychologically in a healthy manner.

Autonomy Versus Shame

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development in which children learn to exercise will and make choices, facing the challenge of autonomy versus shame and doubt.

Autonomous

Having the ability or freedom to act independently, make one's own decisions, and govern oneself.

Self-reliance

The reliance on one's own capabilities, judgment, or resources.