Leon Rejects the Idea of Paying Income Tax, Believing That

question 85

Multiple Choice

Leon rejects the idea of paying income tax, believing that paying taxes is for fools. What defense mechanism is he using?

• A) elusiveness
• B) arbitrary rightness
• C) rationalization
• D) cynicism

Recognize different types of reinforcers (primary, secondary) and their impact on behavior.

Understand the effects of different schedules of reinforcement on behavior persistence.

Explain the concept of preparedness in learning and its biological basis.

Apply the principles of operant conditioning to real-life scenarios.

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Definitions:

Risk-benefit Decision

A process of evaluating the potential risks and benefits associated with a decision or action to determine the best course of action.

Surgery

A branch of medicine that involves operations or procedures to repair or remove damaged or diseased tissues.

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of diseases or conditions.

Immune Functioning

The activities performed by the immune system to defend the body against pathogens and culminate in immune responses.