According to the Principles of Operant Conditioning, If Others Consistently

question 130

Multiple Choice

According to the principles of operant conditioning, if others consistently ignore a person's appropriate response to their social cues, what will happen?

• A) The person will develop delusions.
• B) The person will begin to experience auditory hallucinations.
• C) The person will regress to an earlier stage of development.
• D) The person will stop attending to social cues.

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Definitions:

Looking-glass Model

A concept in sociology that suggests individuals develop their sense of self based on how they believe others perceive them.

Self-concept

An individual's perception and evaluation of themselves, including their beliefs about their own attributes and who and what they are.

Central Self-goals

Objectives or aspirations that are at the core of an individual's identity and purpose, guiding their behavior and influencing their decision-making.

Social Identities

The portion of an individual's self-concept derived from perceived membership in a relevant social group.