Beth Is Feeling Contented with Her Life

question 2

Multiple Choice

Beth is feeling contented with her life. She is more likely to_____than her friend Deanna, who is just going to work and home without much emotional reaction.

• A) focus on what makes her happy
• B) have a reduced range of possible actions
• C) think of future possible activities
• D) think of anything that might change her activities

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A concept in psychology that refers to anything that strengthens a behavior, making it more likely to occur.

Child's Behavior

Refers to the range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by children in response to their environment or internal stimuli.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where an unpleasant stimulus is removed following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, making it more likely that the behavior will occur again.