The Principles of Operant Conditioning Can Shed Light on Social

question 118

True/False

The principles of operant conditioning can shed light on social dilemmas.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning in the realm of behavioral psychology.

Undesirable Behavior

Actions or conduct by an individual or group that are considered harmful or inappropriate within a specific context or society.

Reinforcement

A principle in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior is increased through rewards or decreased through punishment.