Warren Has Earned Himself a Reputation for Being the Class

question 92

Multiple Choice

Warren has earned himself a reputation for being the class clown.His teacher, Ms.Dafoe, used to laugh at Warren's funny remarks, but is now trying to discourage Warren's disruptive behaviour by ignoring his jokes.In spite of Ms.Dafoe's attempts to ignore Warren, Warren sometimes tells a joke so funny that Ms.Dafoe laughs in spite of herself.Rather than decreasing his joke-telling, Warren begins telling even more outrageous jokes.Inadvertently, Ms.Dafoe is modifying Warren's joke-telling behaviour through:

• A)punishment.
• B)extinction.
• C)shaping.
• D)negative reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Isolation

A set of conditions, mechanisms, or behaviors that prevent members of different species or populations from mating and producing fertile offspring.

Reinforcement

A process in speciation where natural selection increases the divergence between two populations of species, leading to the development of reproductive barriers.

Universalism Versus Particularism

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society prefers clear rules and standards (universalism) over the flexibility to adapt norms and rules to special circumstances (particularism).

Flexibility

The ability of an organization or individual to adapt to changes, challenges, or uncertainties quickly and efficiently.