Operant Conditioning Assumes That

question 32

Multiple Choice

Operant conditioning assumes that:

• A)events that follow behavior affect whether the behavior is repeated in the future.
• B)one's mental processes (e.g.,memory and perception)mediate what behaviors one does in a situation.
• C)voluntary behaviors are reflexive.
• D)one learns by watching others' behavior.

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Definitions:

Invincibility Fable

A cognitive bias commonly found in adolescents, where they believe themselves to be immune to dangers and risks that affect others.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion follows necessarily from the set of premises, moving from general principles to specific instances.

Hypothetical Thought

Cognitive processes that involve exploring possibilities, imagining outcomes, and thinking about situations that are not directly experienced.

Acute Self-Consciousness

An intense awareness of oneself, often accompanied by feelings of scrutiny and evaluation by others.