Skinner Developed a Behavioral Technology That Included a Procedure Known

question 19

Multiple Choice

Skinner developed a behavioral technology that included a procedure known as

• A)shaping.
• B)cognitive mapping.
• C)latent learning.
• D)instinctive drift.

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Definitions:

Escalation of Commitment

The phenomenon where people continue to invest in a decision or project despite evidence of its failure, often due to pride or fear of loss.

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, often leading to innovative outcomes.

Programmed Decision

A decision-making process that follows a set of established procedures or rules, often used for routine and repetitive decisions.

Bounded Rationality

A concept suggesting that individuals make decisions based on the limited information available to them and their own cognitive limitations.