Research on Bullies and Bullying Suggests That Most of the Perpetrators

question 142

Multiple Choice

Research on bullies and bullying suggests that most of the perpetrators have ____ self-esteem, while most of the victims ____ self-esteem.

• A) high; also have high
• B) high; have low
• C) low; have high
• D) low; also have low

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Definitions:

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, especially in the context of behavior that is encouraged by rewards or positive outcomes.

Law Of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes tend to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response.