Sociocultural Theories Refer to the Values, Economic Circumstances, Symbol Systems

question 78

Multiple Choice

Sociocultural theories refer to the values, economic circumstances, symbol systems, and skills that are involved in everyday interactions as

• A) cultural tools.
• B) cultural by-products.
• C) social constructs.
• D) social instruments.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A reinforcement procedure in which a response is followed by the presentation of, or increase in intensity of, a reinforcing stimulus; as a result, the response becomes stronger or more likely to occur.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding, such as food, water, or relief from pain.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money being valued for its ability to purchase food or other basic needs.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.