Operant Conditioning Relies on the Expectation That Individuals

question 142

Multiple Choice

Operant conditioning relies on the expectation that individuals:

• A)can reduce their fear of objects or experiences if they are repeatedly exposed to them.
• B)are programmed to imitate others' behaviors and reactions.
• C)tend to repeat behaviors that lead to favorable outcomes and stop behaviors that result in unfavorable outcomes.
• D)are able to think and reason about their behaviors.

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Definitions:

Equal Confidence

A statistical term used to describe a scenario where two or more groups exhibit the same level of confidence in their outcomes or predictions.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

Experimental Group

In research, the group of subjects that receives the treatment or intervention being tested, as opposed to the control group.

Confidence Level

A statistical measure that quantifies the uncertainty or certainty in a sampling method.