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Optimism and an Active Social Life Appear to Enhance Well-Being

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Optimism and an active social life appear to enhance well-being and longevity.


Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Contingent Monetary Reinforcement

A form of incentive or reward where money is given based on the performance or behavior of an individual, often used in behavior modification strategies.

Ultimate Goal

The final or most significant aim or objective that an individual or group strives to achieve.

Shaping

An operant conditioning technique that consists of gradually molding a desired behavior (response) by reinforcing any movement in the direction of the desired response, thereby gradually guiding the responses toward the ultimate goal.

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