BFSkinner Discovered __________ with His Studies on Pigeons Pecking at a Target

question 55

Multiple Choice

B.F.Skinner discovered __________ with his studies on pigeons pecking at a target to get a food pellet.

• A) classical conditioning
• B) operant conditioning
• C) new age conditioning
• D) associative conditioning

Identify the impact of social isolation on human development and behavior.

Understand the significance of significant others and generalized others in the development of self.

Recognize the role of sociobiology and evolutionary psychology in explaining human behaviors.

Grasp the concepts related to aging, life course, and the social aspects of adulthood.

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and a strong sense of duty.

Negative Stereotypes

Beliefs about a specific group of people that paint them in a negative light, often unfounded and prejudicial.

Aging

The process of becoming older, a natural part of life characterized by gradual changes in physical and cognitive abilities.

Personality Style

describes an individual's characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, together forming a distinct personality.