Which of the Following Is NOT Involved in Ending a Self-Modification

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT involved in ending a self-modification program?

• A) Setting terminal goals
• B) Phasing out the program by a gradual reduction in the reinforcement
• C) Increasing reinforcements to solidify the desired behavior
• D) Being prepared to reinstitute the program if you start slipping

Recognize the importance of customer retention compared to the cost of acquiring new customers.

Understand the mechanisms of self-serving bias and how it influences attribution.

Comprehend the principles of cognitive dissonance and its effects on attitudes and behaviors.

Recognize the role of social comparison in self-evaluation.

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Definitions:

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes, often referred to as "thinking about thinking."

Formal Operations

The stage of cognitive development, according to Piaget, starting around age 12, where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Moral Development

A process that continues throughout a person's life, concerning the formation and understanding of what is right and wrong, and the application of this understanding to real-life situations.

Kohlberg's Theory

A theory of moral development proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg, suggesting that individuals progress through a series of stages in understanding right from wrong.