An Increase in Social Behavior Resulting from Punishment Is Most

question 33

Multiple Choice

An increase in social behavior resulting from punishment is most likely to be due to:

• A) the activation of an innate tendency in humans to become more sociable.
• B) the disruption of an ongoing state of agitation.
• C) the suppression of dangerous behavior along with sociable behavior.
• D) Both a and c are correct.

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Definitions:

Scientific Theorizing

The process of formulating, testing, and refining theories based on empirical evidence within the scientific method to explain phenomena.

Theory Theory

The theory that young children have primitive theories about how the world works, which influence how children think about, and act within, specific domains.

Modularity Theory

A theory suggesting that the mind is composed of independent, yet interconnected, modules each responsible for different types of cognitive functions.

Theory Theory

A concept in cognitive development suggesting that children naturally construct theories to understand and predict others' mental states.