According to Melioration Theory, an Organism Shifts Its Behavior Toward

question 30

Multiple Choice

According to melioration theory, an organism shifts its behavior toward higher value alternatives

• A) such that matching rarely occurs.
• B) so as to maximize the effect on the overall level of reinforcement.
• C) without regard to the effect on the overall level of reinforcement.
• D) except under extreme deprivation.

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait that predicts social and political attitudes, characterized by a preference for hierarchy within groups and dominance over lower status groups.

Self-objectification

The tendency to see oneself primarily as an object to be looked at and evaluated on the basis of appearance.

Salient Categorization

The process of identifying and grouping entities based on prominent features that stand out to an individual.

Decategorization

The process of viewing individuals as unique rather than as representatives of social groups or categories.