According to Operant Conditioning, When a Consequence Strengthens the Behaviour

question 294

Multiple Choice

According to operant conditioning, when a consequence strengthens the behaviour it follows then ___________ has occurred.

• A)generalization
• B)reinforcement
• C)response cost punishment
• D)aversive punishment

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following directions or commands from those in authority, or the behavior of complying with or yielding to a request or instruction.

Conformity

The tendency to align one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors with those of a group, often as a result of real or imagined pressure.

Persuasion

The action or fact of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of emotion.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, standards, or social influences, often a result of real or imagined group pressure.