Which Theory BEST Explains the Perpetuation of Stereotypes That Have

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which theory BEST explains the perpetuation of stereotypes that have little or no basis in reality?

• A) gender schema theory
• B) evolutionary theory
• C) Kohlberg's cognitive developmental theory
• D) social learning theory

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that immediately follows a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Blisspoint

The optimal level of consumption or exposure where consumer satisfaction is maximized, often used in context with food flavors or media content.

Delay-Reduction Theory

Behavior economic theory that states that overall behavior in a choice task is based on the matching law, while individual choices are determined by which choice produces the shortest delay in the next reinforcement

Matching Law

A principle in behavioral psychology stating that the proportion of responses on a particular schedule matches the proportion of reinforcers obtained on that schedule.