If an Individual Belongs to a Group Whose Members Are

question 31

Multiple Choice

If an individual belongs to a group whose members are mostly anonymous to one another, then that group is almost certainly a:

• A) triad.
• B) secondary group.
• C) primary group.
• D) professional group.
• E) social network.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, increases the frequency or likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Negative Reinforcer

In behaviorism, an unpleasant stimulus that, when removed following a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Primary Reinforcer

Something that is naturally rewarding because it fulfills a basic biological need or desire.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning schedule in which every correct response is followed by a reward, facilitating rapid acquisition of a new behavior.