Because of His Research on Practical Issues, Such as the Research

question 122

Multiple Choice

Because of his research on practical issues, such as the research he conducted in the 1940s concerning promotion of more economical and nutritious eating habits, Kurt Lewin could be considered one of the founders of

• A) evolutionary social psychology.
• B) psychoneuroimmunology.
• C) "hot" theories of social psychology.
• D) applied social psychology.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Learning

A form of learning that involves the use of mental processes and understanding to acquire knowledge and skills.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the consequences of actions.

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is modified by the consequences of the behavior, reinforcing desired behaviors and discouraging undesired ones.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process identified by Ivan Pavlov that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.