Anything That Follows a Response and Makes That Response More

question 334

Multiple Choice

Anything that follows a response and makes that response more likely to recur is __________.

• A) an antecedent
• B) an enhancement
• C) reinforcement
• D) a consequence

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Definitions:

Cognitive Consistency

A model of social cognition in which people try to reduce inconsistency among their cognitions, because they find inconsistency unpleasant.

Balance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests individuals strive for a harmonious balance in their relationships and beliefs, avoiding inconsistency among their thoughts.

Triad

In sociology, a group of three people, which provides the simplest unit for studying complex group dynamics.

Cognitive Consistency Theories

A group of attitude theories stressing that people try to maintain internal consistency, order and agreement among their various cognitions.