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The Main Interest of Behaviorist Psychology Was ________, and Gender-Related

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The main interest of behaviorist psychology was ________, and gender-related behaviors were _________.


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Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that acquire their reinforcing power through their association with primary reinforcers.

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that satisfy basic survival needs and are innately reinforcing, such as food, water, and warmth.

Distinction

A discrepancy or divergence among alike objects or individuals.

Thorndike's Law

The principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely, known as the law of effect.

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