The Textbook Points Out That Ingroup and Outgroup Distinctions __________

question 51

Multiple Choice

The textbook points out that ingroup and outgroup distinctions __________.

• A)may encourage social cohesion among group members
• B)serve to prevent classism, racism, sexism, and ageism
• C)discourage feelings of group superiority
• D)are less likely to exist in contemporary societies than in traditional ones

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that increases the likelihood that a preceding behavior will occur again.

Discriminative Stimuli

Stimuli that signal the availability of reinforcement or punishment, influencing the likelihood of a specific behavior occurring.

Discriminative Stimulus

A type of stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding the organism's behavior towards or away from specific responses.

Operant Behavior

Operant behavior is a type of learning where behavior is controlled by behaviors leading to consequences like rewards or punishments.