Which Type of Discrimination Is Mainly Concerned with System Outcomes

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which type of discrimination is mainly concerned with system outcomes or results?

• A)systemic discrimination
• B)individual discrimination
• C)contextual discrimination
• D)institutionalized discrimination

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior or makes it more likely to occur.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, usually by introducing an unpleasant response or removing a desirable outcome following an undesirable behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves the introduction of a desirable stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition where an individual learns to feel powerless and unable to avoid negative situations due to previous experiences of failure to do so.