Joyce Has the Potential to Be an Honor Student

question 55

Multiple Choice

Joyce has the potential to be an honor student. However, she frustrates her teachers because of her actions. Rather than work to succeed, she tends to "dummy down" to act more like the students that she hangs out with. She sometimes answers questions incorrectly just to be more like her friends. Which of the following perspectives would explain this?

• A) informational social influence
• B) cognitive social influence
• C) defense mechanisms
• D) normative social influence

Recognize the importance of the environment and past experiences in shaping behavior according to behaviorists.

Distinguish between intervening variables and observable measures in behaviorist research.

Recognize the historical context and key figures associated with the development of behaviorism.

Explain the behaviorists’ stance on the use of mental terms and internal states in understanding behavior.

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Definitions:

Work in Process Inventory

Items in a manufacturing process that are partially completed but not yet finished goods.

Raw Materials Used

The quantity of basic materials and components consumed in the production process to manufacture goods.

Finished Goods Inventory

Inventory of finished goods awaiting sale but not yet purchased by customers.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including material and labor costs.