Compared with Nonabused Children, Those Who Have Experienced a History

question 269

Multiple Choice

Compared with nonabused children, those who have experienced a history of abuse show a stronger brain-wave response to an unfamiliar but angry-looking face. This best illustrates

• A) shaping.
• B) generalization.
• C) the law of effect.
• D) negative reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Fungal Spores

Reproductive units produced by fungi, capable of developing into new fungal organisms under suitable environmental conditions, important for fungal distribution and diversity.

Selfishness

Behavior in which an individual puts its own interests above those of others, often at the expense of group welfare.

Behavioral Syndromes

Consistent patterns of behavior across different situations, often seen in animals, including humans, indicating a possible genetic or environmental basis.

Fitness

An organism's ability to survive and reproduce, thereby contributing its genes to the next generation.