Leo Has Recently Studied the Principle of Reinforcement in His

question 70

Multiple Choice

Leo has recently studied the principle of reinforcement in his psychology class.He is now trying to teach his daughter good table manners.From the perspective of cognitive psychology, is Leo likely to use the principle of reinforcement in helping his daughter learn manners?

• A)Definitely yes
• B)Definitely no
• C)Only if he has previously learned the principle of reinforcement to a level of automaticity
• D)Only if he retrieves the principle of reinforcement at the time he is teaching his daughter

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Definitions:

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that contains our primitive impulses such as sex, anger, and hunger, and operates on the pleasure principle.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the instinctual seeking of pleasure and avoidance of pain to satisfy biological and psychological needs.

Morality

Principles or standards determining what behaviors are considered right or wrong by a society or individual.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological activities and maintain homeostasis.