If Someone Who Follows the Teaching of Confucius Mentions the Word

question 11

Multiple Choice

If someone who follows the teaching of Confucius mentions the word jen, they are referring to:

• A)Their sacred texts.
• B)A teaching that everyone should be treated kindly.
• C)A mystical type of meditation.
• D)The argument over whether Confucianism is a religion or a social system.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A behavioral conditioning process where an undesirable behavior is followed by a negative consequence, leading to a decrease in the behavior's occurrence.

Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a specified or varying amount of time has passed.

Ratio Schedule

In operant conditioning, a rule determining the timing and frequency of reinforcements, based on the number of responses made by the subject.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that have no inherent value but have been paired with primary reinforcers or are learned to be valuable, often used in behavior modification protocols.