Thirteen-Year-Old Lucy Only Asks Her Dad If She Can Play

question 13

Multiple Choice

Thirteen-year-old Lucy only asks her dad if she can play video games; her dad always says yes, whereas her mom always says no. What BEST describes the role that Lucy's dad plays in this contingency?

• A) positive reinforcer
• B) negative reinforcer
• C) discriminative stimulus
• D) unconditioned stimulus

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Definitions:

Role Conflict

A situation in which an individual faces competing expectations from different roles they are required to fulfill.

Divided Loyalties

A situation where an individual's allegiances are split among different groups or interests, leading to potential conflict.

Cross-Functional Project Team

A group composed of members from different departments or areas of expertise working together towards a common project goal.

External Coordination

The process of aligning activities, efforts, and strategies with entities or organizations outside one's own to achieve collective goals.