Explain the Difference, in Terms of Procedure and Results, Between

question 5

Essay

Explain the difference, in terms of procedure and results, between the loss of value of a conditioned reinforcer (see Chapter 5)and the operant extinction of a positively reinforced behavior.

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Definitions:

Situational Attributional Tendency

The tendency to attribute an individual's behavior to situational factors rather than to internal personality traits.

Internal Characteristics

The traits, attributes, or features that originate within an individual's psychological or biological makeup.

Defensive Attribution

A psychological process by which individuals tend to ascribe fewer vulnerabilities to themselves than to others to avoid feeling vulnerable to misfortunes.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological discomfort caused by holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.