A _____ Is a Rigid, Exaggerated, Irrational, and Typically Negative

question 32

Short Answer

A _____ is a rigid, exaggerated, irrational, and typically negative belief or image associated with a particular group of people.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcement

A concept in conditioning that involves stimuli which, though not naturally rewarding, become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers.

Primary Reinforcement

A term in behavioral psychology referring to a stimulus that satisfies a biological need, leading to an increase in the likelihood of a specific response.

Variable Ratio Schedule

A variable ratio schedule in reinforcement theory involves rewarding a behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, promoting a high and steady response rate.

Fixed Interval Schedule

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