Define a Subculture

question 65

Short Answer

Define a subculture.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus to which the response was originally conditioned.

Backward Conditioning

A conditioning process where a conditioning stimulus is presented after the unconditioned stimulus, often less effective in creating associations.

Desensitization

The process of reducing sensitivity or responsiveness to a stimulus, typically as a result of repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their true feelings or impulses, often observed in psychological contexts.