Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Friendships in Men

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between friendships in men and friendships in women?

• A) Male friends are likely to be more competitive in friendships while female friends are less likely to be competitive.
• B) Male friends are more likely to be intimate in friendships while female friends are less likely to be intimate in friendships.
• C) Men who have greater physical strength have fewer friends while women who have lesser physical strength have many friends.
• D) Men who have fewer friends are less likely to be depressed while women who have more friends are more likely to be depressed.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A conditioning technique that aims to modify behavior magnitude by employing reinforcement strategies or punishment tactics.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it very resistant to extinction.

Fixed-Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are delivered at fixed time intervals, provided the correct response is made.