"If a Response Is Followed by a Pleasurable Consequence, It

question 99

Multiple Choice

"If a response is followed by a pleasurable consequence, it will tend to be repeated. If a response is followed by an unpleasant consequence, it will tend not to be repeated." This is a statement of __________

• A) the law of positive reinforcement.
• B) Rescorla's cognitive perspective.
• C) Thorndike's law of effect.
• D) Garcia's conditional emotional response.

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Definitions:

Subjectiveness

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts.

Ethics

A branch of philosophy dealing with the principles of morality, defining what is good for individuals and society, and distinguishing right from wrong.

Opportunistic Theft

A crime motivated by the chance to steal without premeditation, due to the immediate availability of unguarded property.

Kickbacks

Payments made in return for a favor or service, often illicitly and in breach of trust.