Which of the Following Statements About Reinforcement Is True

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about reinforcement is True?

• A) Reinforcement may increase or decrease a behaviour it follows, as it depends on the targeted behaviour of the organism.
• B) Reinforcement must be primary to have an impact.
• C) Reinforcement must be delivered every time a behaviour is emitted to strengthen that behaviour.
• D) Reinforcement for one person may be punishment for another.

Comprehend the Physical changes that occur during puberty.

Recognize the contributions of key theorists such as Piaget and Kohlberg to adolescent psychology.

Describe the cognitive developments that occur during adolescence.

Understand the concept of morality and its stages as proposed by Kohlberg.

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Definitions:

Control Group

The participants in an experiment who are as much like the experimental group as possible and who are treated in every way like the experimental group except for a manipulated factor, the independent variable.

Demand Characteristics

Features of an experimental study that inform participants of the purpose of the study or the behavior expected of them.

Research Cues

Essential elements or signals in a research setting that can influence participants' behavior or responses, often controlled or manipulated by researchers.

Participant Effects

The influence that the presence of participants in research may have on the results, due to their behaviors, attitudes, or responses being affected by knowing they are being studied.