According to Operant Conditioning, Eliminating Shipping Cost, Expediting Paperwork, and Shortening

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to operant conditioning, eliminating shipping cost, expediting paperwork, and shortening delivery time are examples of what?

• A)Positive reinforcement
• B)Conditioned response
• C)Negative reinforcement
• D)Partial reinforcement
• E)Extinction

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Definitions:

Dissonance Reduction

A psychological process by which individuals reduce the discomfort (dissonance) caused by conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often by changing or rationalizing them.

Counterattitudinal Behavior

Engaging in behavior that is inconsistent with one's beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Induced Hypocrisy

A psychological state induced when individuals are made aware of a discrepancy between their attitudes and behaviors, leading to discomfort and a potential change in behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, prompting individuals to seek consistency.