Epistemology Refers To

question 8

Multiple Choice

Epistemology refers to:

• A)rules for gaining knowledge and drawing conclusions about the world.
• B)the anthropological investigation of tribal family customs.
• C)the practice of family therapy rather than individual therapy.
• D)none of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used in behavioral psychology to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior by following it with the addition of a reinforcing stimulus.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often used as a form of behavioral control.

Half-hearted Attempts

Efforts or actions carried out with minimal enthusiasm or commitment.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which a person has learned to believe they are powerless in a particular situation, often as a result of repeated failure or inability to control outcomes.