In Each of the Following Situations,a Person Is Learning Through

question 88

Essay

In each of the following situations,a person is learning through either reinforcement or punishment. Classify each situation as involving one of these four consequences: positive reinforcement,negative reinforcement,presentation punishment,or removal punishment. Then explain why you chose the answer you did.
a. Because Danielle fails her math class,she is taken off the school dance squad.
b. Joe always does his homework assignments as soon as he gets them so he won't have to worry about them anymore.
c. Lisa and Fran are giggling together in the back of the classroom. Their teacher scowls at them. They are embarrassed and shut up.
d. A teacher finds that by yelling at her students when they get too rowdy,they will settle down and be quiet for a while. (Focus on what is happening to the teacher.)

Understand the historical context of indigenous peoples and terminology changes.

Discuss how social structural conditions influence race and ethnicity.

Identify defining features of ethnic groups and the concept of "ethnic entrepreneur."

Evaluate the arguments for and against multiculturalism in Canada.

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Definitions:

Venting

The act of expressing emotional tension or stress verbally or through other forms of relief to alleviate psychological pressure.

Guilt Vs. Shame

Guilt involves feelings of remorse for an action, considered a violation of one's values, whereas shame is a painful feeling about oneself as a person.

Bad Thing

An event, action, or object that is deemed undesirable, harmful, or morally wrong.

Bad Person

A judgmental term for an individual who consistently behaves in morally wrong, unethical, or harmful ways according to societal norms.