Which of the Following "Common Sense" Findings Is Indeed True

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following "common sense" findings is indeed true ?

• A) Most of us expect beautiful people to be unintelligent.
• B) Playing violent video games is a safe way to release aggressive tendencies.
• C) People come to like an activity more when they are given a large reward for engaging in it.
• D) People tend to overestimate the extent to which others agree with their points of view.

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Definitions:

Variable Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in which rewards are given out at unpredictable intervals or after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing the persistence of the behavior.

Baseline Data

Initial data collected before an intervention or treatment to compare against future data, helping to assess progress or effectiveness.

Antecedents

Refer to events or conditions that occur before a behavior, influencing its occurrence.

Sporadically

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.