In the Text, the Author Describes an Experiment in Which

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the text, the author describes an experiment in which a group of children was told a hypothetical story in which an adult punished a neutral act, such as a child practicing a musical instrument. Afterward, the children classified the act of playing a musical instrument as bad behavior. This experiment lends credence to the power of:

• A)cognitive dissonance.
• B)modeling.
• C)the "blank slate."
• D)reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Bacon's Rebellion

A 1676 armed rebellion in Virginia, led by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Governor William Berkeley, which was motivated by grievances over governance, policy toward Native Americans, and land.

Causes

The reasons or motivations behind an event or action that lead to specific outcomes.

Consequences

The outcomes or effects that result from a particular action or set of conditions, often discussed in the context of decision-making and behavior.

Triangular Trade

A historical term that describes a system of trading in which a country pays for its imports from one country by its exports to another, often involving the exchange of slaves, goods, and raw materials between the Americas, Europe, and Africa.