Independent and Dependent Variables Based on Schachter's (1959) Findings, Renee

question 47

Multiple Choice

Independent and Dependent Variables Based on Schachter's (1959) findings, Renee randomly assigned subjects to either wait alone or with a confederate for 20 minutes.She measured their anxiety at the end of the waiting period.Affiliation was the ____ in this experiment.

• A)confounding variable
• B)dependent variable
• C)independent variable
• D)subject variable

Understand how emotions affect judgments, decision-making, and performance.

Define emotional intelligence and recognize its importance.

Analyze the effects of stress on performance.

Differentiate between guilt and shame through examples.

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Definitions:

Frequency Of Reinforcers

Refers to how often the reinforcement is given in operant conditioning, affecting the speed and strength of the learning process.

Antecedent

An event or occurrence that precedes and influences the behavior, often used in behavior analysis and psychology.

Behaviour Modification

A therapy approach that aims to change undesirable behaviors through the use of positive or negative reinforcement.

Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.