In Operant Conditioning, a Reinforcer Serves to _______ a Behavior

question 14

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning, a reinforcer serves to _______ a behavior it follows.

• A) extinguish
• B) weaken
• C) strengthen
• D) diminish

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Definitions:

Pro-Death Penalty

Support for capital punishment, which involves executing individuals as a penalty for severe crimes.

Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors causes an uncomfortable psychological tension that people are motivated to reduce.

Changing Cognitions

The process of modifying thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, often aimed at improving mental health or personal effectiveness.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.