Social Learning Theorists, Such as Bandura, Believe That Self-Reinforcement

question 99

Multiple Choice

Social learning theorists, such as Bandura, believe that self-reinforcement:

• A) is ineffective.
• B) can be effective in the same manner as external reinforcement.
• C) is useful only in making the completion of a behavior more salient.
• D) has a strong tendency to undermine intrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Intracellular Thirst

A form of thirst resulting from the osmotic pressure changes within cells, often caused by high intake of salt or loss of water.

Extracellular Thirst

Thirst caused by reduced volume of the extracellular fluid, which is the fluid outside the cells.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A part of the hypothalamus gland which plays a role in hunger and thirst; sometimes referred to as the hunger center of the brain.

Feeding Center

A region in the brain, specifically within the hypothalamus, that is responsible for the regulation of hunger and food intake.