Which Behavior Best Illustrates Mischel's Concept of Self-Regulatory Systems and Plans

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which behavior best illustrates Mischel's concept of self-regulatory systems and plans?

• A) getting an A on a test
• B) setting a goal of writing 2 pages a day until a major paper is done
• C) going out partying with friends
• D) believing that you can pass a test

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic and natural response that occurs to a stimulus without the need for prior learning or conditioning.

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Pavlov

A Russian physiologist best known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating the learned connection between stimuli and responses.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral signal that, upon being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately elicits a conditioned response.