With Reference to Self-Concept, Which of the Following Is NOT

question 42

Multiple Choice

With reference to self-concept, which of the following is NOT correct? People:

• A) with a highly fragmented self, e.g., through amnesia, can have trouble in functioning effectively.
• B) need a degree of self-conceptual integration and coherence.
• C) use a variety of strategies to construct a coherent sense of self.
• D) None of the above is incorrect

Explain the phenomena of extinction, spontaneous recovery, stimulus generalization, and discrimination in classical conditioning.

Identify and understand the role of negative and positive reinforcers in shaping behavior.

Distinguish between different types of reinforcement schedules and their effects on behavior.

Realize the impact of conditioning studies on the field of behaviorism and psychological thought.

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Definitions:

Convex Preferences

A representation in economics of a consumer preference structure where a mix or combination of two goods is preferred over either of the two goods alone, indicating a desire for diversification.

Indifference Curves

A graphical representation of different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, showing the same level of satisfaction or utility for each point on the curve.

Downward Sloping

A characteristic of a graph or curve that shows a decrease in one variable as the other variable increases, often related to demand curves in economics.

Nonconvex Preferences

Preferences where an individual values mixtures of goods or services less than pure bundles, violating the convexity assumption in utility theory.