Marie and Joe Are Having Their Son, Joshua, Baptized Next

question 14

Multiple Choice

Marie and Joe are having their son, Joshua, baptized next Sunday in their local church. The baptism of Joshua in the church is an example of a religious_________ .

• A) ritual
• B) superstition
• C) formality
• D) practice
• E) belief

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Whining

A high-pitched, often repetitive sound made typically as an expression of distress or dissatisfaction.

Desired Items

are objects or outcomes that a person or entity aims to acquire or achieve due to their perceived value or attractiveness.

Reinforcing Behavior

A process in operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior by administering a reward or withdrawing a negative outcome after the desired behavior is exhibited.