The Study by Berkowitz,where "Supervisors" Had to Put Their Hand

question 3

Multiple Choice

The study by Berkowitz,where "supervisors" had to put their hand in either painfully cold ice water or room temperature water,showed that

• A) the part of the brain that senses "wetness" and "dryness" is directly related to aggression.
• B) pain usually leads to lower levels of aggression towards others.
• C) pain is unrelated to aggressive behavior.
• D) pain can lead to aggression toward others.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable event following a response increases the likelihood of that response being repeated in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior modification that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desirable behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of the behavior's occurrence.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense, or the action of disciplining someone to correct or deter undesirable behavior.

Temporary Effect

A short-term result or consequence that fades over time without long-lasting implications.