The Presentation of a Stimulus Following a Behavior That Increases

question 11

Multiple Choice

The presentation of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the future rate of that behavior is called:

• A) Natural reinforcement.
• B) Positive reinforcement.
• C) Negative reinforcement.
• D) Absolute reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Attributional Bias

The common tendency to attribute one’s successes to personal characteristics and failures to external factors.

Self-Handicapping

A strategy where individuals create obstacles for themselves to provide an excuse for potential failure, thereby protecting self-esteem.

God's Love

The unconditional and infinite love that God holds for His creations, as interpreted in various religious contexts.

Symbolic Self-Completion

A theory suggesting individuals strive to acquire and display symbols that are associated with their desired self-identity, especially when they feel incomplete in a certain role or aspect.