Mill Claims That in Deciding How to Act, We Should

question 5

Multiple Choice

Mill claims that in deciding how to act, we should

• A) always calculate the expected consequences of our action.
• B) depend on rules of thumb derived from the principle of utility.
• C) consult tradition.
• D) consult scripture.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Observational Learning

The process by which individuals learn new behaviors by observing and replicating the actions of others.

Social Learning

the acquisition of behaviors and skills through the observation of and interaction with others in a social context.

Negative Reinforcement

A technique used in behavior modification that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.