What Is the Key Principle Behind the Social Influence Weapon

question 21

Essay

What is the key principle behind the social influence weapon of commitment and consistency? Explain with one example how this weapon can be used in an unethical way.

Understand the fundamental concepts and characteristic assumptions of behaviorism.

Identify the differences between radical and methodological behaviorists.

Recognize the importance of the environment and past experiences in shaping behavior according to behaviorists.

Distinguish between intervening variables and observable measures in behaviorist research.

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Definitions:

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