In Operant Conditioning, a Stimulus That Is Present Before the Behaviour

question 110

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, a stimulus that is present before the behaviour occurs is a(n) ___________.

• A)emitted stimulus
• B)reinforcer
• C)antecedent
• D)elicited stimulus

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, sometimes without questioning them.

Authority

Authority is the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Compliance

The act of following a request, order, or command; often studied in social psychology.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, often due to a diffusion of responsibility.