Psychologists Use Shaping Because of Which Limitation of Operant Conditioning

question 67

Multiple Choice

Psychologists use shaping because of which limitation of operant conditioning?

• A) Punishment does not teach new responses, it only inhibits old ones.
• B) Behaviors will extinguish if they are not reinforced occasionally.
• C) One must wait for the organism's response before it can be rewarded or punished.
• D) Operant procedures condition responses only to very specific stimuli.

Distinguish between different psychological theories of motivation and their applications.

Understand the concepts of attachment and the effects of deprivation on psychological development.

Explain the importance of sensory stimulation in human functioning and development.

Analyze the role of environmental and physiological factors in shaping motivation and behavior.

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Definitions:

Randomly Determined

A process or selection made without any predictable pattern or bias, often through the use of chance or randomness.

Hand-Eye Coordination

The ability to use one's sight to guide the movements of one’s hands, essential in tasks from simple to complex activities.

Habituate

The process by which an organism becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Dominant Action

The primary or most influential action in a series of movements or decisions, often leading or setting a precedent.