Why Is It Hard to Recognize That the Values and Beliefs

question 79

Multiple Choice

Why is it hard to recognize that the values and beliefs of one's own culture are learned rather than innate?

• A) We are born with these values and beliefs.
• B) We learn values and beliefs slowly and incrementally.
• C) It is human nature to accept one's own culture as superior.
• D) Values and beliefs are only taught in school.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Fixed-interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that signals the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding behavior based on its presence or absence.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a certain stimulus, often without conscious intent.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior conditioning or learning.